River Deep Mountain AI releases first artificial intelligence and machine learning open-source models
Collaborative innovation project River Deep Mountain AI (RDMAI) has announced the open-source release of a suite of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) models set to transform the way water quality data is collected and used.
New study confirms mine water heat is technically achievable, cost-effective and ready to scale
A new study from the Mining Remediation Authority around drilling into abandoned coal mines for mine water heat schemes provides the strongest evidence yet that the low-carbon technology is technically achievable, cost-effective and ready to scale.
First commercial mine water heat scheme in Wales officially opened
Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Evans has opened Wales' first commercial mine water heat scheme in Ammanford, showcasing low-carbon energy from former coal mines.
Southern Water’s digital sewers stop West Sussex village flooding
Artificial Intelligence installed by Southern Water beneath a West Sussex community’s feet saved homes from flooding when a fatberg formed.
Operational Intelligence: the new KPI for water utility companies
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Chris Payne, Co-founder & Director of PureTec Separations Ltd, discusses why operational intelligence is becoming the key to unlocking future performance, resilience and sustainability for the UK water sector.
Southern Water - ‘no-dig’ tech trial set to dramatically cut water pipe repair time
Southern Water has been able to cut the average time spent on suitable repair jobs from three hours to 15 minutes; new tech is set to dramatically cut the time needed to repair water pipes.
Retail market - Strategic Panel gives go-ahead to build £1.1 million smart meter read hub
The Strategic Panel which provides strategic direction and overseeing programmes of work to improve non-household customer outcomes, has given the go-ahead for a new ‘hub’ to enable wholesalers to share non-household customers’ smart meter reads with retailers easily and efficiently.
Biogas, forever chemicals and sand filtration: Cranfield supports three innovative projects to address water sector challenges
Cranfield University is involved with three projects recently awarded funding from Ofwat’s Innovation Fund Water Breakthrough Challenge. Winning a share of £42 million in funding, the projects will focus on solutions to some of the water sector’s biggest challenges.
Huge business names to be a part of Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival 2025
Well-known businesses from the worlds of data, technology and AI, including Siemens, Cognizant and CKDelta are joining forces to help to regenerate the water industry as part of Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival.
Confronting the crisis: how to tackle drought in an era of growing water scarcity
Antonin Fradin, Head of Smart Operations and Assets for SUEZ Digital Solutions, takes an in-depth look at how organisations tackle drought in an era of growing water scarcity.
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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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