New predictive tech tackles oxygenation of fisheries
A new technology solution to tackle problems like algal blooms combines data science, environmental science, AI and IoT to monitor and predict water-quality issues,...
Technology firm signs asset monitoring deal with Southern Water
Southern Water has partnered with specialist technology company Samotics to deploy its SAM4 smart condition monitoring system at sites across southern England. The artificial...
£25 million Water Efficiency Lab competition aims to drive innovation and cut water use...
Ofwat announced its inaugural Water Efficiency Lab (‘WEL 1’) on 25 November. The £25 million challenge-led competition is intended to unlock and scale innovations...
Brighton SuDS scheme is a landmark intervention to protect groundwater
A project led by Brighton & Hove City Council, based on research from the University of Brighton, aims to protect 90% of the city’s...
Study finds higher levels of antimicrobial resistance in surface water during winter
A new study from The James Hutton Institute,* appears to have found that the levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) present in surface water increase...
Wet wipe island waste autopsy reveals extent of the sewer blockage challenge
A waste autopsy has examined 30 kg of the 114 tonnes of rubbish excavated from the banks of the River Thames, an area that...
Advanced river monitoring picks up three major awards
Xylem UK has been recognised with three major industry awards for its advanced river monitoring technologies that support UK utilities in meeting requirements under...
Strategic guide to water innovation launched by Spring
A valuable resource that will help innovators navigate, access and engage with the UK and Ireland water sector’s innovation ecosystem has launched.
Developed by...
Rotary lobe pumps provide high volume mobile water treatment
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During the construction or expansion of any site, or when mining operations take place, one key factor that demands...
Remote cameras enhance visibility of Swiss flood risk
A small network of five remote cameras has been installed to enhance the monitoring of key flood infrastructure at Schaffhausen, a municipality in the...
Northumbrian Water appoints installation partner for smart metering programme
Northumbrian Water has appointed United Infrastructure as its installation partner for a major smart meter transformation programme across the North East of England.
Under a...
Flooding victims need single trusted line to expert help and clear accountability, MPs recommend
The Government must set up a single national flood reporting and information service to prevent homes and livelihoods being exposed, a cross-party Committee of...
Report details staggering extent of water leaks problem, and how real-time monitoring can help
European properties are losing millions of euros annually due to water leakages, according to the latest Annual Water Report from Smartvatten, a firm that...
Yorkshire Water models sewer data availability
An ongoing project with Yorkshire Water is taking a proactive approach to combined sewer overflow (CSO) management, shifting from reactive responses to preventative measures...
Water contamination detection tool shortlisted for national award
An innovation designed in Exeter to detect contaminated water and save lives has been shortlisted for a national innovation and enterprise award.
FluoroGlow’s device is...
How manufacturers are ensuring leak tightness in drainage seals and pipes
By Paul Grills, BPF Pipes Group
There is plenty of talk about preventing leaks in below ground water and drainage pipes and the importance of...
Real-time river monitoring project launches in Devon
South Hams District Council is launching a new real-time water quality monitoring initiative across rivers and estuaries in Devon, using sensors designed by local...
Consultation launched on mandatory water-saving features for new homes
Simple water-saving measures could save families in new homes over £100 a year on bills, while supporting a wave of new housing across Britain,...
Mussels-and-sensors solution anticipates appearance of toxic algal blooms
Australian researchers say they have come up with a technology-based solution to detecting the onset of water quality decline in its earliest stages.
This would...
Missoula Water advances leak detection after rigorous competition
An acoustic pipe monitoring leak detection technology that uses fire hydrants to host multi-sensor devices, has already found more than a dozen leaks for...
