New UKWP white paper reveals AI opportunities for water sector
The UK Water Partnership (UKWP), in collaboration with British AI and data firm Aiimi, has published a new white paper, AI Within Reach, laying out a roadmap for responsible artificial intelligence adoption across the UK water sector and outlining potential use cases.
Aganova collaborates with Microsoft, Uisce Éireann and SUEZ to reduce water loss in Dublin
Aganova is collaborating with Uisce Éireann, SUEZ, and Microsoft to launch an innovative leak detection and repair initiative in Dublin, inspecting 40 km of strategic pipelines over 11 months to reduce water network losses.
Mining Remediation Authority hosts Ministerial visit to see how mine water heat will power 750 low-carbon homes
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing and Local Government, Baroness Sharon Taylor of Stevenage, has visited the Mining Authority’s Dawdon mine water treatment scheme to see how mine water heat will power 750 low-carbon homes, a pioneering step for sustainable heat.
Tidal range energy in Severn Estuary identified as feasible
Final recommendations from the Severn Estuary Commission have been published on the potential for renewable energy from the Severn Estuary.
United Utilities – successful 3D concrete printing trial at WwTW in cold, damp and icy conditions
United Utilities has pushed the limits of technology to print distribution chambers and manhole rings at its Weaverham Wastewater Treatment Works in cold, damp, and icy conditions - testing both the strength of the concrete, and its robot pourer/printer.
United Utilities - successful trial of Flocell phosphorus reduction technology adds to range of treatment options
A water efficient, low energy, phosphorus reduction technology from wastewater treatment specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE) and sustainable filtration specialist Flocell has been trialled and purchased by United Utilities to help deliver tightened phosphorus removal consents at one of its wastewater treatment works.
SSE and Scottish Water Horizons partner to deliver low-carbon heat networks across Scotland using thermal energy from wastewater
SSE Energy Solutions and Scottish Water Horizons have today announced a new strategic partnership to develop low-carbon district heat networks across Scotland, accelerating the country's journey toward net zero.
Time for a reset? How unified standards and technology can transform the UK water sector
David Strain, technical director at Technidrive, an expert in integrated automation systems, explores how the sector’s current fragmentation and inefficiency could be addressed through unified standards and innovative technology - creating a more sustainable, resilient and efficient water industry.
Smart meters are just the beginning: how can water companies handle the coming data flood?
In the second of a series of Expert Focus articles for WaterBriefing, John Lillistone Director of Water at Arqiva, explains that smart meters are just the beginning and takes a look at how water companies can handle the coming data flood.
Northumbrian Water leads project to turn domestic sewage into algae-based aviation fuel
Work has started on a world-first project lead by Northumbrian Water which will see domestic sewage turned into fuel for aircraft.
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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. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
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.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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