Regulatory hurdles result in discontinuation of Fibre in Water project by Yorkshire Water and partners
A project to install fibre optic telecommunication cables within a section of the potable water pipe network has been discontinued due to ongoing regulatory hurdles primarily related to the requirement for Regulation 31 (Reg 31) approval from the Drinking Water Inspectorate.
Innovation in the water sector – it’s not always about rocket science
HUBER UK’s Engineering & Operations Director Dave Thompson takes a look at what innovation can mean in practice in the water sector – and says it’s sometimes equally innovative to apply, reconfigure and adapt existing technologies to tackle new problems and challenges.
White House issues urgent warning to US states of cyber threats to water infrastructure
The White House has issued an urgent warning to all US states of continuing cyber threats to water sector infrastructure.
Wesssex Water uses AI technology to help protect rivers and seas
Wessex Water is using the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is to help monitor its sewer network and protect waterways across the region.
Researchers awarded £670k grant to develop new water quality monitoring system
Researchers at the University of Stirling have been awarded a £670,000 grant to develop a new system for monitoring freshwater quality in the UK.
New study says Celtic Sea floating wind farms could power 5,000 new jobs and add £1.4 billion to UK economy
Delivery of the first three floating windfarms in the Celtic Sea will be able to generate enough energy to power more than four million homes, deliver £1.4 billion GVA (Gross Value Added) to the production of goods and services in the UK and an average of 5,300 jobs over five years, a new study says.
Water companies facing a different kind of pressure: from software vendors
In an Expert Focus for WaterBriefing, Martin Biggs, Vice President & Managing Director, EMEA & Strategic Markets, Spinnaker Support, takes a look the pressure from software vendors for costly ERP system migration in the run-up to AMP8.
Esh Construction introduces industry-changing National Underground Asset Register on site with Northumbrian Wate
Esh Construction has showcased the latest in UK digital mapping innovations on site after helping to shape the technology’s development with Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) - the digital mapping system is being implemented on projects delivered through NWG’s Repairs and Maintenance Framework.
Supply chain capability for storm overflow screens - HUBER Technology anticipates further interest in wastewater tech as regulatory pressures continue
Wastewater treatment specialists HUBER Technology are anticipating further interest in their wastewater technology solutions following the recent announcement that water companies will no longer be able to self-monitor their operational performance.
Moody’s warns over growing risks of cyber attacks for water and wastewater companies
Moody’s Investors Service is warning over the growing risks of cyber attacks for water and wastewater companies in a new sector comment paper.
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BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
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.
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