Modelling pollution risk from wastewater pumping stations enables water companies to target maintenance resources at high risk sites
A new study by Dr Atai Winkler of PAM Analytics shows how modelling the risk of pollution from wastewater pumping station sites using alarm data and asset maintenance data can help identify sites with high risks of pollution so that maintenance resources can be targeted to these sites.
New trial using water pipes to deliver high-speed broadband could turbocharge Government’s £5bn Project Gigabit
New proposals to accelerate the rollout of broadband without digging up roads would see fibre-optic cables deployed through 17 kilometres of live drinking water mains between Barnsley and Penistone in the government technology trial.
Northumbrian Water in successful digital twin tech trial to help reduce leakage
Northumbrian Water Group has successfully trialled a new specialist technology which will help to reduce leakage.
SEPA Scottish Water and Chivas Brothers distillery partner in innovative biogas production project
An innovative new project is using residues from Scotland’s whisky industry in biogas production at Aberdeen’s Nigg Waste Water Treatment Works (WwTW) for the first time.
Ofwat launches consultation on its proposed approach to Innovation Fund for 2022-25
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposed approach for the innovation fund over the next three years (2022-25).
Morrison Water Services uses AI for Thames Water meter readings
Morrison Water Services, the UK’s leading service provider in the water and wastewater infrastructure sector, is the first company in the UK to use Blicker, an artificial intelligence (AI) system which provides Thames Water and its customers with clear and right-first-time meter readings.
South West Water uses satellites to find leaks
South West Water has teamed up with satellite data analysts ASTERRA to use satellites to help find water leaks underground to help reduce leakage levels across its network.
Yorkshire Water awarded nearly £200k to develop new pipe lining solution
Yorkshire Water and partners have been awarded £193,000 by Ofwat to develop a cost effective and environmentally friendly pipe lining solution, in a project called ‘Designer Liner’.
Ofwat - Water Breakthrough Challenge awards £5m+ to accelerate tech solutions to leaks, pollution and water quality
The English and Welsh water regulator, Ofwat, has awarded £5.2 million to innovative projects using new technology and cross-sector collaborations to improve water quality, reduce pollution and enhance services for consumers.
Northumbrian Water invests £1.9m in innovative UV technology at Lumley WTW to improve water quality
Northumbrian Water has invested £1.9 million in innovative UV technology as part of the disinfection system at its water treatment works at Lumley, in County Durham.
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Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
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.
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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. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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