Innovative reservoir water management system is a first for Welsh Water
Welsh Water has installed an innovative new water management system into the Pontsticill reservoir to improve the overall quality of the water.
WWEM 2014 opens next week – bigger and busier than ever
WWEM 2014 will open its doors on Wednesday and Thursday, 5th & 6th November, providing registered visitors with a unique opportunity to find the latest information on the technologies, standards, methods and regulatory requirements that relate to water, wastewater and environmental monitoring.
Ecotricity wave power device completes first stage test
Generating electricity from wave power in Britain took a step closer to reality after green energy company Ecotricity’s innovative device – Searaser – successfully completed first stage testing at Plymouth University’s CoastLAB wave tank.
UK Govt consults on plan to let Councils keep 100% of business rates on shale oil and gas sites
The Department for Communities and Local Government has launched a new consultation on its plan to introduce draft regulations to allow local councils to retain 100% of business rates on shale oil and gas sites.
Thames Water trials EU Smart Water research initiative
Thames Water is installing industry-leading leak monitoring equipment on the main water pipe serving central Reading as part of an £8m SmartWater4Europe initiative.
SWAN releases first-of-its-kind industry Tool on smart water technologies
SWAN, the Smart Water Networks Forum, has today released the SWAN Interactive Architecture Tool, an online platform for anyone interested in learning more about smart water technologies.
Non-intrusive river flow measurement competition closes tomorrow
A competition which is focused on the Environment Agency’s need to measure river flows in challenging locations where existing standard instrumentation cannot be used closes tomorrow.
Cranfield University's new research plant offers R&D potential for anaerobic digestion
The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association Chief Executive, Charlotte Morton, officially opened Cranfield University’s new anaerobic digestion (AD) research plant yesterday.
Technology - safeguarding the UK’s water assets
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Tony O’Brien, Head of Enterprise Solutions at Siemens Building Technologies, explains why working collaboratively with the water industry to harness a joined up safety and security strategy is vital for the nation’s essential water supplies.
European Commission and data industry launch €2.5 bn big data partnership
The European Commission and Europe's data industry have committed to invest €2.5 billion in a public-private partnership (PPP) that aims to strengthen the data sector and put Europe at the forefront of the global data race.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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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. -
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