Scottish Water seeks input for EU-wide project to develop water management software
The European Commission’s UrbanWater project, in which Scottish Water is a partner, has launched a survey aimed at gathering data from a range of stakeholders as part of its work to develop and demonstrate an innovative ICT- based platform for efficient and integrated management of urban water resources.
Technology Strategy Board to fund 3 year project at Severn Trent Water
Costain is among a group of organisations that includes De Montfort University, Bluefrog Design, M Wright and Sons, Virtalis and Loxcius that has secured co-funding from the government-backed Technology Strategy Board for a project aimed at improving the company’s operational performance and service delivery at Severn Trent Water.
Breakthrough in technology for cost-effective clean water production
A significant development in new technology could more than halve current production costs for clean water, according to Finnish researchers.
Lack of government support failing UK technological innovation
The Government does not have a coherent strategy to support the commercialisation of technological innovation in the UK, MPs have warned.
Water treatment system yields successful field results
A technology for cleaning frack and produced water has removed up to 99% of organic materials in initial field tests in California.
Tickets available for Innovate UK Technology Strategy Board
The Technology Strategy Board has announced that discounted, early bird tickets are now on sale for Innovate UK, the leading multi-sector, networking event for business at the Business Design Centre from 11-13 March 2013.
New flood defence technologies win share of £200k Defra funding
A flood brick that could replace sandbags to defend homes and infrastructure from flooding is one of three winners sharing £200,000 Defra funding to develop technology to tackle climate change and flooding, Environment Minister Lord de Mauley today announced.
Water aeration market to hit £5bn+ by 2020
Driven by the need for secondary wastewater treatment, the global water aeration market could nearly double in revenue by 2020, according to a new report.
Solar panels used to power remote water meters
Severn Trent Costain is successfully pioneering the use of solar panels to power remotely located water meters for the Ministry of Defence (MOD). 
Sewage-powered robot launched
A robot which is powered by human waste from Saltford sewage treatment works has been unveiled by Wessex Water.
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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. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications.
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