Scottish Water uses innovative technology to reduce plastic waste in laboratories
Scottish Water has become the first utility in the world to adopt an innovative technology aimed at substantially reducing plastic laboratory waste and making the handling process more efficient, lower carbon and easier to track.
No Dig Live to reveal technology changing how Britain installs, maintains and renews below-ground infrastructure
This September, the technology changing how below-ground infrastructure is installed, repaired and renewed will be brought above ground at No Dig Live 2026.
National Cyber Security Centre adds water sector example to Secure Connectivity Principles for Operational Technology
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) a part of GCHQ, has added a water sector example to the NCSC’s Secure Connectivity Principles for Operational Technology (OT) demonstrating how organisations can apply the Principles.
BFY Group's Neal Edmonson discusses what water can learn from energy's smart meter rollout
Neal Edmonson, Client Director who leads the Water Networks team at BFY Group, one of Europe’s fastest-growing management consultancies, discusses what water can learn from energy's smart meter rollout.
UK tech company launches plug-and-play machine to harvest drinking water from air
UK tech company Ahbstra has launched the ARK, a plug-and-play machine that harvests high quality drinking water from air at the rate of up to 500L/day even in dry and hot climates.
Membrane plant protection - HUBER pivots to meet growing demand for advanced fine screening
Dale Foster and Adrian Heneghan from specialist wastewater treatment technology provider HUBER Technology discuss why the company is shifting its focus to meet growing demand from UK wastewater companies for its advanced fine screening solution for Membrane Plant Protection.
Barhale completes Anglian Water’s first plant tackling emerging pesticide contaminant Cypermethrin
Barhale has completed construction of Anglian Water’s first treatment plant designed to remove the pesticide Cypermethrin and protect the local water environment.
Doncaster smart meter exchange starts as Yorkshire Water hits 250,000 installation milestone
Doncaster is the next major city set for a smart meter upgrade as Yorkshire Water reaches its 250,000 milestone in its ambitious programme to exchange 1.4 million meters across the region.
Barhale completes Anglian Water’s first plant tackling emerging pesticide contaminant Cypermethrin
Barhale has completed construction of Anglian Water’s first treatment plant designed to remove the pesticide Cypermethrin and protect the local water environment.
Scottish Water launches innovative “plug and play' microturbine hydropower trial at Shieldhall WWTW
Scottish Water is trialling an innovative 'plug and play' hydropower technology at its Shieldhall Wastewater Treatment Works in Glasgow - the PicoStream turbine can be installed to generate renewable energy from existing water and wastewater flows without the need for major infrastructure modifications.
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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. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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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
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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