Technology and Innovation
Vodafone has launched a new IoT-based smart platform – the unique technology will help water companies to integrate old and new sensors in one system, dramatically increasing operational efficiency.
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has launched a £4 million competition aimed at accelerating the rollout of broadband and mobile services via drinking water mains, together with helping to reduce leakage from the public water supply.
Welsh Water has successfully tested an innovative radar sensor that identifies network issues – helping to prevent internal sewer flooding or pollution incidents.
The University of York and Yorkshire Water are working together to establish a Centre of Excellence for anaerobic digestion (AD) research at the University and Yorkshire Water’s Naburn site as part of a £1.2 million project.
Mounting pressure on utilities to achieve zero pollution events has accelerated sewer investment and action planning but rising main sewers pose a unique challenge. Better analysis of existing data can mitigate risks, says George Heywood, analytics innovation lead for technology specialist Ovarro.
- The Rise of Smart Water – the development of a multi £-billion market p.a.
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- UK water sector moves step nearer to low carbon 3D construction printing on site
- New safety map will pinpoint UK’s million miles of underground pipes and cables
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