DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Strengthening cybersecurity in the water industry
By Doug McGeachie, Director of Enterprise Sales, Fortinet
From the introduction of the Eighth Asset Management Period (AMP8) and the Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems (NIS2), to the National Cybersecurity Centre’s Cyber Assessment Framework, the regulatory landscape...
The case for continuous final effluent monitoring in AMP8 and beyond
By Tom Lendrem, Solutions Architect, Badger Meter
As we enter AMP8, the national rollout of Continuous Water Quality Monitoring (CWQM) is underway.
While well-intentioned, the programme faces well-documented challenges including maintaining power to remote systems and land access issues. Add to...
What role does AI have to play in creating resilient water infrastructure?
By Thomas Grand, COO, Samp
How do companies overcome the dual challenge of tackling climate issues and meeting the need for massive infrastructure investment? Thomas Grand, COO, Samp, says digital is the way forward.
Access to water, for both drinking and...
Safety technology innovations to support changing working practices in the water industry
By Becca Dodds, Marketing Manager, Mobile Gas Management, Draeger Safety UK
Safety technology in the water industry has made significant advances in recent years, not least in the field of gas safety.
Industry 4.0 and the ongoing automation of traditional industrial...
Data opportunities open up in Ofwat final determinations
As the sector absorbs Ofwat’s final determinations for water company business plans, Lila Thompson, chief executive, British Water, asks what the big increase in AMP8 investment means for the use of data and analytics in building a resilient and...
Technology Solutions for the Complete Water Cycle
Badger Meter is a water technology innovator with more than a century of experience serving municipal, commercial and industrial customers worldwide. Since introducing the first frost-proof water meter in 1905, the US company has built upon this success and...
Smarter water infrastructure, faster
For the UK water sector, construction not only requires an understanding of topography but of the natural ecology, resources, the built environment and socioeconomic factors. As we face increased demand for and emphasis on investment in improved and new...
How can the water sector make the most of £88 billion? Data!
Accurate location and addressing data make a huge difference to operations management, writes Chris Wilton, Sector Lead, Utilities, Ordnance Survey.
Last year, Ofwat published its Draft Determinations under the Price Review 2024, ushering in a new era for the water...
Driving infrastructure resilience amid extreme weather events
By Tom Burgoyne, Anglian Water and Elliot Cristou, Connected Places Catapult
A Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo) is helping shape the water industry’s understanding of the impact of extreme weather on our infrastructure.
Tom Burgoyne, Asset Systems Specialist at Anglian Water, and...
Technology can transform the water industry in time for AMP8
By Sandeep Bhattarai, Senior Industry Value Advisor at SAP UK&I
Rising demand, costs and calls for meaningful investment are pouring extreme pressure on the industry. Technology could be the silver bullet, says Sandeep Bhattarai, Senior Industry Value Advisor at SAP...
Anglian Water to use AI in efficiency drive
AI-powered project and portfolio assurance will help Anglian Water make efficient use of record Ofwat investment amid unprecedented scrutiny of the water industry.
Anglian Water will use AI to forecast and efficiently deliver crucial large-scale water infrastructure projects and project...
IoT: transforming water management
By Gareth Mitchell, UK Partner Manager, Heliot Europe
Gareth Mitchell, UK Partner Manager, Heliot Europe, discusses how the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology and sub-gigahertz connectivity has emerged as a pivotal tool for leak detection and prevention.
UK water...
The Podfather works its magic
United Utilities is using logistics software to manage the delivery of biosolids to thousands of farms across the north-west.
The Podfather is helping United Utilities effectively plan the delivery of more than 500,000 tonnes a year and maintain accurate records...
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 one-fifth (18%) describe budget constraints...
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 they ever reach the customer.
Such...
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 sewage treated daily. It has...
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.
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Serving Bristol and beyond, Bristol Water provides water to 1.2...
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 water is astronomical, dominated by...
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 100.
This follows a successful pilot...
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 map data on underground power...
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 water consumption, demand and quality...
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 for – both in technology...
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 and interactive map on its...
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 the services they provide.
What’s more,...
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 water resources planning guidance introduced...
Designing an effective water quality monitoring programme
Darren Hanson, Xylem Environmental Solutions, examines the current state of quality monitoring in the UK.
Ambitious targets to protect UK rivers, estuaries and coastal zones, set out in the Environment Act 2021, pose significant challenges for water companies.
For example, Part...
PipeScreen™ Service Line Analyser helps Severn Trent to identify lead pipes
Acoustic lead screening, while new, is based on a proven technology that can be easily used to help water companies protect the public from lead exposure and comply with tightening regulations. Given the serious health risks associated with lead...
Siemens digital twin set to drive world’s first carbon neutral wastewater treatment plant
A partnership of water companies and industry providers is set to remove direct process emissions from the bacterial digestion of wastewater for the first time.
The Net Zero Hub, led by Severn Trent Water and based at Strongford, Stoke-on-Trent, will...
Delivering Energy Savings via Real-Time Operations Optimisation for Water Utilities
The water industry is one of the biggest users of energy in the world. The UK water sector, a service industry, is among the top 5 energy consumers in the country, alongside transportation and commercial users. Water treatment plants,...
Unlocking the key to improved WWTPs operations
Integrating all data sources into a single environment is a fundamental step in the digital transformation of wastewater treatment plants to provide them with comprehensive control of all their processes, according to Idrica’s report ‘Digital transformation of WWTPs: key...
