Using data science and visualisation to improve asset resilience and environmental performance
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Dr Atai Winkler, Principal Consultant at PAM Analytics, describes his work with Collaborate Water to develop a Predictive Asset Management System using data science and visualisation to improve asset resilience and environmental performance.
Offsite Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) – key for AMP8 investment programme delivery
In the light of Ofwat’s PR24 guidance to the water companies to consider whether operational, phased or modular, or more flexible options may be more appropriate for their delivery strategies, Dale Foster and Adrian Heneghan from HUBER Technology explore how the benefits of offsite Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) could be key to helping them meet demanding targets in AMP8 and beyond.
Yorkshire Water trials gels to remove rising main sediment
Yorkshire Water and its partners Morrisons Water Services and Intelligent Gels have successfully trialled the use of gel to remove sediments from rising mains.
MOSL - Panel metering strategy urges companies to accelerate adoption of smart meters in run up to AMP8
MOSL’s Strategic Panel has published its interim metering strategy, urging water companies to accelerate the rollout of smart meters to non-household customers in the run-up to AMP8..
National Cyber Security Centre warns of emerging threat to critical national infrastructure
The National Cyber Security Centre - which is part of GCHQ - has today issued an alert to critical national infrastructure (CNI) organisations warning of an emerging threat from state-aligned groups.
Orbital Marine Power unveils new 30MW tidal energy project in Orkney waters
Orbital Marine Power (Orbital), the renewable energy company focused on the commercial deployment of its innovative floating tidal turbine technology, has announced it has been awarded an Option Agreement from Crown Estate Scotland for a new tidal energy project in the Westray Firth.
New report says more work needed to demonstrate benefits of smart water metering for business customers
A new report from CCW is highlighting “the very real extent to which smart water metering is an unfamiliar concept to many businesses” and says more is work needed to explain the benefits of smart water metering trechnology.
Innovate UK awards lead-sensing technology partnership ‘outstanding’ status
A three-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) for a hand-held device to detect lead in drinking water has been awarded the highest grade possible by Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency.
Geospatial Commission launches new digital map of underground pipes and cables
The Geospatial Commission today has launched a new digital map of underground pipes and cables - the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) is intended to revolutionise the way we install, maintain, operate and repair the pipes and cables buried beneath our feet.
Northumbrian Water fuels a world-first in green energy expansion with ammonia capture technology
A ground-breaking piece of equipment which will capture ammonia from sewage, with the potential to turn it into green fuel for vehicles, has arrived at Northumbrian Water’s Howdon Sewage Treatment Works.
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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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