Scottish Water to roll out IoT based intelligent monitoring system to a further 300 sites
An intelligent monitoring system which has been successfully introduced by Scottish Water across rural locations in the Highlands and Islands, using IoT to gather essential data that helps keep the water network in Scotland safe, is set to be deployed at a further 300 sites.
Water pollution, carbon emissions and biodiversity threats set to be tackled by satellite data services
The UK Space Agency has announced that work is about to start on a series of innovative climate services that use the unique vantage point of space to provide businesses and other organisations with information about environmental risks and how to mitigate them.
UK water sector first - Scottish Water deploys ground-breaking tech to measure emissions from waste water treatment plants
In a UK water sector first, Scottish Water is deploying ground-breaking new technology for measuring emissions from waste water treatment plants.
Bramble Energy unveils new multi-million pound headquarters with state-of-the-art Hydrogen Innovation Hub
Bramble Energy, an innovator in fuel cell technology, has announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art headquarters in Crawley, West Sussex. The expansive new facility, which includes a world-leading hydrogen innovation and development hub, is a multi-million-pound investment representing the company’s extraordinary growth since launching in 2016.
NI Water starts liquid oxygen trials as part of ground-breaking hydrogen project
NI Water, working with Lagan MEICA JV & ARUP, is undertaking innovative liquid oxygen trials at its major wastewater treatment works in Belfast as part of its wider Hydrogen and Oxygen Demonstrator Project.
Siemens digital twin set to drive world’s first carbon neutral wastewater treatment plant
The ‘Net Zero Hub’, led by Severn Trent Water and based at Strongford, Stoke-on-Trent, will deploy cutting-edge technology, including Siemens gPROMS digital twin, to reduce and remove CO2, CH4, and N2O emissions, which account for 57% of all emissions from the wastewater treatment process.
Divers complete underwater operation on offshore pipes off north east England coastline
A team of divers have completed work to offshore pipes at the Coal Authority’s Dawdon mine water treatment scheme as part of a major marine civil engineering project.
United Utilities’ industry-leading Innovation Lab attracts record number of entries
United Utilities’ industry-leading Innovation Lab has attracted a record number of entries -more than 130 businesses from across five continents have submitted their ideas for consideration.
Scottish Water rolls digital technology out to 16 new wastewater sites across Scotland
Scottish Water has adopted new digital technology with an enhanced focus on data which is giving its wastewater site operators a new insight into running critical infrastructure.
United Utilities partners in £3 million biogas decarbonisation project to produce hydrogen and graphene
Sewage biogas produced in Manchester is all set to become a sustainable feed source for graphene and hydrogen production thanks to a pioneering partnership between Levidian and United Utilities.
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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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest. -
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