Researchers awarded £2m funding to use quantum sensor technology for environmental applications
New research into how quantum sensing technology can benefit environmental sciences has been launched at the University of Birmingham.
RWE funded study flags supply chain opportunities for Wales and the region from Celtic sea floating wind
Initial findings from a supply chain study by RWE and Marine Power Systems are helping identify where Wales and the region can benefit from the forthcoming Celtic Sea floating wind technology boom.
Microsoft in collaboration with Spring and Impact X on water innovation
Spring, the UK water sector’s innovation centre of excellence, is collaborating with Microsoft and Impact X on a new initiative to make tools and funding available for start-ups to accelerate their companies.
Severn Trent launches phase 2 of Smart Water ambitions for Coventry and Warwickshire
Severn Trent Water is continuing with its ambitions to transform Coventry and Warwickshire into a smart water region with the phase two launch of its smart water network roll-out.
Yorkshire Water invests in smart sensors and mobile network tech to provide remote water quality monitoring
A Yorkshire Water project in the Yorkshire Dales will use smart sensors and mobile network technology to provide remote water quality monitoring.
Severn Trent transforming wastewater management in industry first trial using AI
Severn Trent is creating artificial intelligence (AI) as part of an industry first trial, that will use technology to predict weather conditions, forecast maintenance, and control waste flow to better manage its network.
UKWIR research study calls for step-change in approach to asset management
A major collaborative study from UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) into how the sector can create future value through asset management has published a final report which says a step-change in approach is needed.
Southern Water trials new gel solution to tackle leaking sewer pipes
Southern Water has become the first UK water company to use a special gel which fixes leaking sewer pipes without the need to dig holes.
UK tech firm Evove signs MoU with world’s largest desalination company to trial advanced membrane technologies
UK technology business Evove Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) – to take advanced membrane technologies to industrial trials for water and mineral production from sea water.
A smarter way to future-proof our water supply
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing , Mark Coates, International Director of Public Policy and Advocacy at Bentley Systems, and Joe Lawson, Account Manager of Water Utilities for Northern Europe, discuss the work Bentley Systems is doing on behalf of Thames Water to improve its service and why a smart meters rollout to all homes across the UK must be treated as a national priority.
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BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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