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,...

SUEZ to provide Satellite Surveillance for Anglian Water’s Wastewater Network

SUEZ, a world leader in digital and circular solutions for waste and water services, announces a new contract with Anglian Water to supply satellite surveillance of its water recycling network. The agreement covers the...

Digital transformation ‘essential’ to tackle leaks

Water companies urgently need to address leaking infrastructure on customer properties. Smart meter technology will be critical in enabling them to find and fix issues, as Ivan Pickering, Head of Sales for Grid Software...

New insights into non-acoustic leak technologies

Technology company Ovarro has partnered with UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) to update the sector on advancements in non-acoustic leak detection techniques. The update provides an overview of the current non-acoustic methods that have been...

Health is wealth: How the impacts of water leakage can be reduced by monitoring...

By Martin Duff, Business Development Director (Water), Atmos International Pipelines typically aren’t considered in asset maintenance programs despite being the most essential method of transporting water.1 A significant portion of the UK water pipeline network is also aging,...

LeakBots trial for South West Water customers

South West Water is rolling out innovative leak detection technology to tackle customer leaks head-on. The water company is sending 6,000 LeakBots to customers in Devon and Cornwall as part of a trialled approach to...