Supply chain capability for storm overflow screens - HUBER Technology anticipates further interest in wastewater tech as regulatory pressures continue
Wastewater treatment specialists HUBER Technology are anticipating further interest in their wastewater technology solutions following the recent announcement that water companies will no longer be able to self-monitor their operational performance.
Moody’s warns over growing risks of cyber attacks for water and wastewater companies
Moody’s Investors Service is warning over the growing risks of cyber attacks for water and wastewater companies in a new sector comment paper.
Portsmouth Water partners in UK’s largest deployment of water-source heating and cooling technology
Portsmouth Water is partnering in the UK’s largest deployment of water-source heating and cooling technology - the first of its kind technology transfers natural heat from an underground reservoir emitting 90% less CO2 emissions than a gas boiler and 50% less than air source heat pumps.
US security agencies publish Incident Response Guide for water and wastewater systems sector
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have published a new guide for cyber incident response in the water and wastewater sector.
£13 million water-based system for early warning of diseases to open at University of Bath
A new £13 million Centre of Excellence in water-based health monitoring is set to be established at the University of Bath following a major funding award.
"Forever chemicals" - scientists develop new approach to detect PFAS in water using luminescent sensor
Researchers have created a new way to detect PFAS or ‘forever chemical’ pollution in water, via a luminescent sensor.
National Digital Twin Programme updates digital twin guidance and invites industries, companies and individuals to contribute
The National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP) has updated its guidance on what a digital twin is and how industries, companies, and individuals can contribute.
Unlocking potential of PV energy - Riventa presents compelling offset figures for Ofwat’s Water Discovery Challenge
As a finalist in the Ofwat Innovation Fund’s Water Discovery Challenge, Riventa’s Total Addressable Market assessment of maximising solar photovoltaic (PV) system efficiency for UK water industry water pumping stations, has revealed an available Net Present Value (NPV) of £3 billion.
Severn Trent using drone technology for early signs of leak detection
A Severn Trent drones team is helping detect leaks earlier from the skies using the latest technology.
Spring - register for free to attend Accelerator 3 online Ambition Surgery on 29th January 2024
An updated innovation accelerator has been launched by Spring as part of a multi-year effort to remove the barriers to mobilising trials at pace within the water sector.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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