Why we must harness the potential of digital technologies to enable sewer security

By Ralph Exton, VP and CMO at Grundfos Water Utilities The UK has one of the longest combined networks globally, with 571,800km of wastewater pipes in operation, 26 million homes served and 4,000 tonnes of...

A holistic approach to water management and network optimisation

Case Study: AQUADVANCED® Water Supply The real-time water management features of AQUADVANCED® Water Supply (formerly known as AQUADVANCED® Energy) helped Bristol Water achieve record low energy consumption and improve network optimisation. Issue Serving Bristol and beyond, Bristol...

The IoT revolution

How the Internet of Things is transforming water treatment. As our most precious resource, water is essential for health, sanitation, industry, the environment and many other critical aspects of our lives. Therefore, the global demand for...

Anglian Water expands transformative AI technology trial

Anglian Water will use AI driven software to manage roughly 317 biofilters, along with pumps and valves. An ongoing collaboration with digital analytics company InfoTiles will see the proof-of-concept programme extended from 24 sites to...

National Underground Asset Register is an ‘industry changer’

The latest digital mapping innovation is being implemented on projects delivered through the Repairs and Maintenance Framework with Northumbrian Water Group. The National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) was created by the Geospatial Commission to digitally...

On-premises or cloud-based SCADA?

Digital transformation is helping water utilities identify opportunities for a more efficient and sustainable urban water cycle, says Cyril Pinede, industrial software sales manager, Emerson. Utilising digital solutions - to gain a better understanding of...

Succeed in the water industry’s digital revolution

How can you ride the wave of change in the UK? As you begin to invest in technology such as AMI smart meters and widespread data capture/analysis, it’s important to know what you’re looking...

Reporting problems made easier with Thames Water’s new online tool and interactive map

Thames Water is making it easier and quicker for members of the public to report sewer flooding, blockages or leaks across London and the Thames Valley, with the launch of a new reporting tool...

Protecting water and wastewater against major attacks

By Alain Dedieu  President, Water and Wastewater Segment at Schneider Electric. Critical infrastructure is a prime target for cyber attackers. Water and wastewater utilities are particularly susceptible to attacks due to communities that rely on...

Digital pipeline design – from weeks to days

Digital innovation is cutting time and cost from the process of planning, designing and optimising pipeline routes. By Adam Cullum, principal civil engineer, and Keith Simpson, principal water consultant at Mott MacDonald. The most recent...