Geospatial Commission launches next phase of project to map UK’s underground pipes and cables launched
The Geospatial Commission has launched the next phase in the building of a digital map of underground pipes and cables today, described as “a step closer to revolutionising construction and development in the UK.”
Geospatial Commission launches pilots to improve how data about land is used in UK
Three pilots in Devon, West Midlands and Northern Ireland will test how to identify and improve key data that helps inform decisions on whether land across the UK is used for housing, infrastructure or net zero.
United Utilities - innovative bioresources technology trial could deliver power savings of up to 84%
Early results from a 12-month trial by water company United Utilities and Evergreen Water Solutions, as part of the Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy’s Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator (BEIS IEEA), suggest power savings of up to 84% compared to a typical centrifuge.
Northumbrian Water funds smart metering trial with internet experts B4T and Welsh Water
Northumbrian Water is working with internet experts B4T and Welsh Water in trialling an innovation in smart water metering which could help customers avoid large bills.
Xylem - how acceptable levels of risk can reduce life cycle costs for water utilities
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Andrew Welsh, Sales Director for Water Utilities at Xylem Water Solutions, UK & Ireland, discusses how acceptable levels of risk can reduce life cycle costs for utilities.
Smart upgrade: how connected technology is transforming the water utilities industry
Matthew Margetts, Director of Sales and Marketing at Smarter Technologies takes a look at how connected technology is transforming the water utilities industry.
New Vodafone IoT solution enables utilities to integrate new and legacy water assets on single data management platform
Vodafone has launched a new IoT-based smart platform – the unique technology will help water companies to integrate old and new sensors in one system, dramatically increasing operational efficiency.
£4m trial to provide broadband and mobile services across UK via water pipes will also help “radically reduce” leakage
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has launched a £4 million competition aimed at accelerating the rollout of broadband and mobile services via drinking water mains, together with helping to reduce leakage from the public water supply.
Welsh Water trials innovative radar sensor to help prevent flooding and pollution incidents
Welsh Water has successfully tested an innovative radar sensor that identifies network issues – helping to prevent internal sewer flooding or pollution incidents.
Yorkshire Water and University of York to set up £1.2m anaerobic digestion Centre of Excellence
The University of York and Yorkshire Water are working together to establish a Centre of Excellence for anaerobic digestion (AD) research at the University and Yorkshire Water’s Naburn site as part of a £1.2 million project.
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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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- United Utilities completes £50 million investment in Bury to help improve water quality in River Irwell
- MPs on EFRA Committee to explore options for future of water company ownership in England
- Guardian report on Thames Water – Burnham asks advisers to “rip up” current plans and suggest “more radical options"
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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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