UK companies look to overseas markets
Twelve UK companies will be exhibiting at Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2012, which runs from 2nd to 5th July, accompanied by British Water, the trade association for the UK water and wastewater supply chain.
Environment Agency chief calls for multi-pipe water supply systems
Dr. Paul Leinster, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency has called for consideration to be given to the introduction of multi-pipe water supply systems in the UK to maximise the efficient use of water.
Xylem technology makes energy savings of up to 22% at treatment plant
Global water technology firm Xylem has tested its Sanitaire Gold Series membrane at a wastewater treatment plant in the Netherlands, with energy use at the plant being reduced by up to 22 per cent while delivering high quality aeration.
New device for generating water from human waste gets UK go ahead
Work on a prototype device for harvesting energy and clean drinking water from human waste has got the go ahead this month in the UK.
Breakthrough technology could turn sewage treatment into power source
Scientists at Pennsylvania State University have developed an innovative process of obtaining energy from sewage.
Thames Water and SmartReach extend smart water meter trial
The smart water meter trial, currently being carried out in Reading to test the suitability of a long-range radio-based communications network for connecting smart water meters, has now been extended to include London.
£3M CO2 reduction fund to cover wastewater treatment plants
New Government grant funding totalling nearly £3 million for four major collaborative projects to develop and demonstrate technologies to tackle CO2 emissions will include wastewater treatment plants.
Technology Strategy Board make £250K grant for technology to slash water use
The Technology Strategy Board has awarded a £250,000 grant to Xeros for research and development to accelerate development of a domestic laundry machine capable of reducing water consumption by up to 80 per cent and slashing energy use by half. The grant, the highest that can be awarded through the Board’s Smart scheme, will be match funded by shareholder funds following a successful private equity funding round in 2011.
Southern Water tests vaccum technology in metering programme
Southern Water has been testing out a quicker and safer method of excavation on the streets of Southampton as part of its programme to install thousands of water meters across Hampshire, Sussex and Kent.
Multi million package announced to boost innovation and research in the UK
A £75 million boost for high tech small and medium sized businesses is part of a package of measures announced in the Government’s new Innovation and Research Strategy for Growth.
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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. -
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