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Future Water Awards 2026 – Nominations now open
Celebrate excellence in the UK water sector by nominating outstanding individuals and organisations for the 2026 Future Water Awards, recognising emerging talent, people, and above-and-beyond contributions.
CEO BLOG: From Smart Meters to Smart Systems: Why Data Must Become the Water Sector’s Decision Engine
The UK water sector is about to generate more data than ever before. Over the next five years, millions of smart meters will be rolled out. Monitoring across networks, treatment works and catchments is becoming more sophisticated. Data will move closer to real time, more granular, and more widely available. But more data is not the goal. Better decisions are.
UK water sector faces a data surge from smart meters and monitoring. Turning this into secure, system-wide decisions will drive resilience, efficiency, and trust.
Xylem technology focus: Building drought resilience through water reuse
Several UK water companies are actively planning indirect water reuse projects as part of their long-term drought resilience strategies. The projects reflect a transition towards new supplies that are independent from rainfall, helping address the five billion litres a day shortfall predicted by 2055 for water supplies in England. In this Q&A, Barry Hopton, Head of Client Relationships – UK Water Utilities, Xylem, highlights the proven technologies available to support these critical initiatives:
UK water reuse projects: explore indirect potable reuse (IPR), drought resilience strategies, advanced treatment technologies and future water supply solutions.
AUMA Actuators Limited Celebrates Service Level Agreement 10 Year Anniversary with Anglian Water
AUMA Actuators Limited is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Anglian Water, a partnership that has delivered measurable operational benefits through the rapid supply, repair and refurbishment of electric actuators across the water and wastewater network.
AUMA and Anglian Water celebrate 10 years of partnership, delivering fast actuator repair and replacement, reducing downtime and boosting efficiency.
Smart Water Reuse Platform (SWRP) Introduced by Smart Eco Engineering
At Smart Eco Engineering Ltd., we are proud to introduce the Smart Water Reuse Platform (SWRP), an innovative solution that integrates advanced wastewater treatment with IoT-enabled monitoring to deliver efficient and scalable water recycling.
Smart Water Reuse Platform uses AMBR and IoT to recycle wastewater on-site, cut potable use, enable real-time monitoring, and support sustainable building operations.
Brits Distrust Water Companies Nationally, But View Local Suppliers More Positively, New Research Reveals
New research conducted by YouGov on behalf of Cavendish Consulting reveals a complex and often contradictory picture of public attitudes towards the UK water sector, highlighting both deep-rooted distrust and a significant opportunity for companies to rebuild confidence during the upcoming Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8).
UK water sector faces deep public distrust but AMP8 offers a pivotal chance to rebuild confidence through transparency, reform awareness and improved local engagement.
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