Britain’s water system, a relic from decisions made in 1856, has long since struggled with sewage overflows, leading to a wealth of environmental and health concerns. The root of the issue lies in the widespread use of combined sewage systems, …
Flow insights lower the cost of water-saving
Industrial companies and commercial building owners wanting to reduce waste to improve cost efficiency and save water, must become smarter in their operations, writes Paul Hartley, chief commercial officer, Ovarro
Making the best use of available data is key …
England’s Revised Water Resource Management Plans
Water companies and regional groups are prioritising investment in new water supply solutions to ensure water security in the face of increasing demand and climate change.
Plans include constructing desalination plants, reservoirs, and water recycling schemes, aiming to supply over
… Ofwat innovation fund consultation – approach for 2025-30: Tell us what you think by 30 April 2024
Ofwat have launched their consultation on the Ofwat innovation fund for 2025-30, which sets out their plans to go bigger, better and faster on water innovation
Ofwat are consulting on changes to make the fund achieve an even greater …
Orion, Pioneering Real-Time Data Networks for Sustainable Water Management and Alleviating Coverage Black Spots
There are many factors driving water preservation for businesses. This includes climate change, environmental and regulatory pressures, population growth, and operational costs. These all influence the business case for resource preservation.
Regulators like Ofwat are tackling the need for sustainable …
Innovative Partnership is a Water Industry First – South West Water and Water Direct
South West Water and Water Direct have begun a formal collaboration to develop the water industry’s first end-to-end, fully managed and staffed alternative water supply service across South West Water’s supply area.
South West Water and Water Direct are …
Steve Vick International’s Innovative Grout Filling Project for Wales & West Utilities in Aberdare
Steve Vick International’s Contract Services team recently completed a challenging project in Aberdare, Wales, commissioned by Wales & West Utilities and Transport for Wales. The project involved grout filling a recently decommissioned gas main, covering 150 metres of 300mm steel …
Thinking outside the pipe makes water and wastewater management a breeze
For efficient water and wastewater management, precise monitoring of flow parameters is key, making clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters like Flexim’s indispensable. This non-intrusive technology is proving to be a reliable and cost-effective solution, particularly in situations where traditional meters may be …
Get ready to make waves in 2024 with Future Water Association!
Get ready to make waves in 2024 with Future Water Association!
2023 has been a fascinating year as we have taken our report card to regulators, discussed with water companies and with politicians. It’s all about having the
… A wake-up call; the UK water industry is at a critical turning point.
Article by Paul Hubbard, Chairman AVK UK Group, and Group Management Board member at AVK Holding A/S.
A wake-up call; the UK water industry is at a critical turning point.
Recent coverage of the UK water sector in the national …