Most water companies face ‘unpredictable’ cost pressures ahead of AMP8
New research finds a lack of digital tools is impeding ability to offset regulatory and economic pressures.
More than one-third (34%) of water companies across England and Wales are facing ‘challenging’ cost pressures, while almost...
Innovative technology is key to achieving AMP8 targets
By Tom Swain,Head of Country - UK, Samotics
In recent years, the UK water industry has faced unprecedented scrutiny as it grapples with the collective impact of seemingly intractable challenges, including climate change, ageing infrastructure,...
Fix the roof while the sun is shining
Motors and drives in the water industry typically have an operational life of 15-25 years, yet we routinely encounter assets in service that are far older. If those assets suddenly fail, what then? ABB’s...
What can water companies do about the shifting soils beneath their feet?
Climate data models are helping Anglian Water identify and upgrade the weakest links in their pipe network, says Dr. Tim Farewell, Director, MapleSky.
As our climate continues to warm, many across the industry are beginning...
When supply can’t meet demand: increased pipeline theft amid the global water shortage
Water covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface and yet drinking water has never been a more precious resource.
A rapidly increasing global population paired with the climate crisis causing extreme weather events is putting...
Pioneering innovations in leak detection: Synthotech’s robotic revolution
Leakage from underground water pipelines poses a significant challenge to the water industry. Estimates suggest that up to a fifth of all treated water is lost annually, amounting to nearly one trillion litres in...
Faster wide-scale leak detection now within reach
Mass deployment of connected leak loggers is being made possible by the latest technology, writes Tony Gwynne, global leakage solutions director, Ovarro
or less is driving development of managed digital solutions that make processes faster...
Repair or Replace? With FRP Tank Linings, there’s no question
Maintaining water tanks is essential for efficient operations, ensuring the reliability and longevity of your infrastructure, no matter your sector. Over time, tanks can suffer from issues such as corrosion, leaks, and structural deterioration,...
Water efficiency savings around the home – cutting out the customer
Running taps, leisurely showers and using hosepipes all contribute massively to the use of water within the home - usage that could use that could be significantly reduced to meet demands by Ofwat to...
Plugging the gaps: Digital solutions for reducing non-revenue water
Jokin Larrauri, Vice President Smart Water at Schneider Electric, explains how digital transformation can reduce non-revenue water in utilities, improving sustainability and efficiency.
Consider a business that loses nearly a third of its products before...