Mar 23, 2026
Smart valve system targets water loss
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 10, 2026
Pumps
Trial of an innovative phosphorus removal technology at a Sussex wastewater treatment plant (WwTP) has led to the purchase of two Flocell XFM20 filtration units by UK utility Southern Water.
Wastewater treatment specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE), now Marlowe Environmental Services (MES), initially hired out the equipment for use at Storrington WwTP in... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 4, 2026
Pipelines
United Utilities is set to invest more than £525 million (€602 million) improving water quality across Salford over the next five years – the biggest ever upgrade to the city’s wastewater network.
The major package of works will cut storm overflows, protect waterways, and make the sewer network more resilient for the future.
Together, the investment over the next... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 2, 2026
Pipelines
A new intelligent valve platform has been unveiled by AquaFlow Dynamics, designed to help utilities tackle leakage and improve network resilience.
The system uses embedded sensors and adaptive flow control to detect pressure anomalies in real time, automatically adjusting to prevent bursts and reduce non revenue water.
The company claims early trials have cut leakage... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Feb 26, 2026
Pumps
On Hawaii’s Big Island, a forward-thinking wastewater treatment project has successfully introduced a compact aeration and clarification solution that ensures environmental protection while extending the life of aging infrastructure.
Many smaller treatment plants process less than 500,000 gallons per day and often operate with just one aeration pond, one clarifier,... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Feb 24, 2026
Pipelines
Ovarro’s end-to-end leakage detection system, EnigmaREACH, has entered its fifth UK strategic deployment, as water companies adopt the proven technology to meet ambitious water loss targets.
Southern Water and Affinity Water were among the first companies to introduce EnigmaREACH, doing so in the opening year of the 2025-2030 investment period (AMP8).
A total of... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Feb 5, 2026
Pipelines
A major milestone has been reached on the £50 million (€57 million) upgrade of Southport Wastewater Treatment Works in the UK, with construction of the new stormwater storage tank now well underway.
The upgrade represents a significant investment in the region’s wastewater infrastructure and is designed to improve resilience, protect the environment and support... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jan 12, 2026
Pipelines
United Utilities is set to start work on a £1.4 million (€1.6 million) project to upgrade the water network in Sale in the UK.
The essential work will see the water company replacing 3.5km of ageing water pipes to help reduce leaks and bursts and improve the reliability of the water supply in the area for years to come.
Work started on October 13th and is expected... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jan 7, 2026
Pumps
A state-of-the-art analyser system that provides fast, fully automated monitoring of up to four sampling points has enabled a popular Swiss town to take swift action in the event of abnormal changes to water quality.
In the Canton of Zug (where since 1892, utility company WWZ has supplied water services), heavy rainfall, nearby construction and ageing assets could all... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 10, 2025
Pipelines
Manchester City has reached a significant sustainability milestone: City Football Academy, home to the Club’s 16 training pitches, now irrigates exclusively with rainwater. This innovation eliminates reliance on external water sources, conserves local water supplies, and reduces the Club’s environmental footprint.
Since July 2023, Manchester City has saved an impressive... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 8, 2025
Pipelines
Graham Morrell, CEO, Flowmax Group, rightly debates how the energy transition and electrification help shape how we heat homes, power industry and decarbonise transport. But there is a second infrastructure conversation we must have with equal seriousness, water. From process water for industry to safe rivers for communities and wildlife, water management is central to... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 3, 2025
Pipelines
Southern Water has partnered with specialist technology company Samotics to deploy its SAM4 smart condition monitoring system at sites across southern England.
The artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology uses electrical signature analysis (ESA) to help predict when equipment in both wastewater and clean water networks is likely to fail, reducing the risk of service... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 25, 2025
Pipelines
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has launched consultations on the largest infrastructure project in the company’s history – the Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy.
The plans will modernise the drinking water network across South Wales, replacing century-old treatment facilities and increasing clean water storage capacity.
Welsh Water’s proposals involve building a new water... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 24, 2025
Pipelines
The inaugural Water Efficiency Lab (WEL 1) — a £25 million (€28.8 million) challenge-led competition aimed at scaling innovations that cut water use across England and Wales — is to be launched.
In its first year, the competition will offer £5 million (€5.75 million) in funding, with up to £1.5 million (€1.73 million) available per project. Innovators are... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 21, 2025
Pipelines
In a major leap toward water security in the south of France, Eau d’Azur has launched the country’s first smart water network.
The €5.9 million initiative will modernise 3,000 kilometres of infrastructure across the Côte d’Azur, aiming to reduce leaks, cut energy use, and secure reliable water service for more than 500,000 residents.
With the region facing... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 18, 2025
Pipelines
Thames Water is nearing completion of a £46 million (€52 million) pipeline project in Guildford in the UK, part of a wider investment of over £90 million (€102 million) to secure the area’s water supply for generations to come.
These upgrades, which include major improvements to water treatment facilities, will boost reliability for thousands of homes, protect... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 17, 2025
Pumps
Faced with a potential £500,000 (€430,000) bill for a new effluent tank, at a time when future expansion plans were unknown, Meadow Foods has had its dilemma solved at a fraction of the cost by FLI CAP Technology.
The ageing 1,250m3 tank was burdened with an old energy-guzzling 110kW blower system that due to breakages wasn’t providing anywhere near the required... [Read More]
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