Innovation in the Pipeline
Leak detection technology heading in a new and exciting direction.
Paul Chandler, UK Sales Manager at Gutermann
NB-IoT acoustic loggers are set to plug infrastructure, cost and eco gaps across the global water industry, with the first...
The Mag Meter Replacer!
The final determinations of PR19 stipulate that during AMP7 England and Wales water companies Outcome Delivery Incentives shall on average reduce Leakage by 16% and Supply Interruptions by 41% no later than 2025.
However, you...
Electrical Testing of Geomembrane installations
The use of polymer barrier layers for groundwater leachate prevention, and capping has been common since the 1970’s. Most installations are HDPE-based, although other materials are used.
The performance of these membranes is generally excellent,...
Using leak detection to plug the UK’s future water deficit
As proved in a recent Water UK study, people in the UK are using a lot more water than they realise. The research revealed that almost half (46%) of people believe that their household...
Macclesfield makes history as UK’s first Smart Water Network Town
An ancient Cheshire market town is set for a place in the engineering history books by becoming the UK’s first Smart Water Network Town.
Digital wizards working with water company United Utilities have linked together...
Crowdsourcing app speeds up ‘void’ property surveys
Martin Mydliar, Customer Success Manager, Esri UK
Esri builds the world’s most powerful mapping and spatial analytics software. In the process, this global market leader in geographic information systems harnesses the concept of location, location, location...
Little Eaton Water Treatment Works challenge solved by Selwood
The Background
Severn Trent Water’s Little Eaton Water Treatment Works is a vital facility that helps provide clean drinking water to Derby and the surrounding area at a rate of up to 80 megalitres a...
Selwood helps to safely stem the flooding problem at Earby
The Background
The Lancashire town of Earby has been prone to devastating flooding in recent years - most notably on Boxing Day 2015, when homes and properties suffered significant water damage. Since that date, the...
Innovation the driving force on journey to reduce leakage
Leakage is one of the major challenges facing water companies today – a challenge that is about to get even tougher as we head into the next AMP.
Ofwat has set all of us the...
Accurate Leak Detection from inside and outside the pipe
HMG Water Solutions are a specialist supplier of products for pipe location, pipe survey and pipe leak detection. With a wealth of experience HMG Water Solutions are a distributor in the traditional leak detection...