Yorkshire Water commits to making future ground investigation data publicly available
Yorkshire Water has committed to making future ground investigation data publicly available to view via the British Geological Survey’s (BGS) GeoIndex platform.
Southern Water uses Virtual Reality to respond better to pollution incidents
Southern Water’s Bluewave and Learning and Development teams have been working on a new way of using virtual reality (VR) to improve how it responds to pollution incidents.
Registration opens for innovators to submit entries to new water challenge competition
Spring, the water sector’s innovation centre of excellence, together with Innovate UK KTN, which connects innovators with new partners, has launched a new water competition - the registration process is now open for innovators to submit their entries.
Anglian Water trials novel technology solution to turn treated wastewater into hydrogen and oxygen and cut carbon emissions
Hydrogen experts Logan Energy have been chosen to play a key role in a ground-breaking project led by Anglian Water designed to cut the carbon emissions associated with wastewater treatment processes.
Ofwat – 3rd round of Water Breakthrough Challenge opens with £38m funding available
Entries for the third round of Ofwat’s Water Breakthrough Challenge are now open, offering up to £38 million in funding to incentivise innovation in the water sector.
Anglian Water hidden leaks easier to spot during drought using drones to find and fix
Anglian Water is carrying out innovative drone surveys around Ardleigh reservoir, Colchester, to identify difficult to find leaks and fix them - this year’s drought has presented an opportunity to spot leaks in a new way.
United Utilities trials UK water sector first with 3D-printed concrete wastewater chamber
In a first in the UK water industry, United Utilities and tech innovators ChangeMaker 3D have successfully demonstrated the use of 3D concrete printed components – with significant carbon, cost and labour savings.
Yorkshire Water - pollutions prevented by early alert system
An early alert system implemented by Yorkshire Water to detect equipment failure before it occurs has successfully prevented possible pollution incidents in Gargrave, near Skipton and Balby, Doncaster.
Northumbrian Water operational teams trial self-healing pipes technology to reduce leaks
Northumbrian Water has successfully trialled a brand-new invention in Newcastle that will allow water pipes to ‘self-heal’ without the need for digging or excavation.
Ofwat publishes Net Zero Technologies Review
Ofwat has published a Net Zero Technologies Review to identify technologies and interventions likely to be capable of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during the AMP8 investment period 2025 – 2030.
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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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