Portsmouth Water partners in UK’s largest deployment of water-source heating and cooling technology
Portsmouth Water is partnering in the UK’s largest deployment of water-source heating and cooling technology - the first of its kind technology transfers natural heat from an underground reservoir emitting 90% less CO2 emissions than a gas boiler and 50% less than air source heat pumps.
US security agencies publish Incident Response Guide for water and wastewater systems sector
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have published a new guide for cyber incident response in the water and wastewater sector.
£13 million water-based system for early warning of diseases to open at University of Bath
A new £13 million Centre of Excellence in water-based health monitoring is set to be established at the University of Bath following a major funding award.
"Forever chemicals" - scientists develop new approach to detect PFAS in water using luminescent sensor
Researchers have created a new way to detect PFAS or ‘forever chemical’ pollution in water, via a luminescent sensor.
National Digital Twin Programme updates digital twin guidance and invites industries, companies and individuals to contribute
The National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP) has updated its guidance on what a digital twin is and how industries, companies, and individuals can contribute.
Unlocking potential of PV energy - Riventa presents compelling offset figures for Ofwat’s Water Discovery Challenge
As a finalist in the Ofwat Innovation Fund’s Water Discovery Challenge, Riventa’s Total Addressable Market assessment of maximising solar photovoltaic (PV) system efficiency for UK water industry water pumping stations, has revealed an available Net Present Value (NPV) of £3 billion.
Severn Trent using drone technology for early signs of leak detection
A Severn Trent drones team is helping detect leaks earlier from the skies using the latest technology.
Spring - register for free to attend Accelerator 3 online Ambition Surgery on 29th January 2024
An updated innovation accelerator has been launched by Spring as part of a multi-year effort to remove the barriers to mobilising trials at pace within the water sector.
South West Water partners with Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions to bring desalination to Cornwall
South West Water is making progress towards bringing desalination to Cornwall after appointing Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions to move to the next phase of development.
Scottish Water uses advanced digital technologies to cut energy consumption by 60%
Scottish Water has made a big dent in its greenhouse gas emissions by deploying advanced technology at 200 pumping stations across its network.
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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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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. -
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