Smart Sewers Are Coming: But What Happens When the Infrastructure Spots a Problem?

The wastewater network is becoming increasingly intelligent. United Utilities is currently rolling out 330 intelligent wastewater pumping systems across north-west England as part of its programme to reduce storm-overflow spills.

The […]

Smart Sewers Are Coming: But What Happens When the Infrastructure Spots a Problem?2026-09-21T13:46:45+01:00

When a Drainage Asset Fails: Why Response Time and the Audit Trail Matter

A drainage asset fails. An alarm is raised. Someone needs to assess the problem, decide how serious it is, allocate the right engineers and potentially mobilise specialist contractors.

If the problem involves wastewater, every hour […]

When a Drainage Asset Fails: Why Response Time and the Audit Trail Matter2026-09-14T10:06:22+01:00

£25m Sewer Flooding Framework: Are Drainage Contractors Ready for Bigger, Longer-Term Contracts?

The scale of opportunity emerging from AMP8 continues to become clearer. This week, United Utilities went to tender for a new Sewer Flooding Mitigation Framework worth approximately £24.9 million. The […]

£25m Sewer Flooding Framework: Are Drainage Contractors Ready for Bigger, Longer-Term Contracts?2026-09-02T14:45:39+01:00

Sewer Flooding, Pollution and Compliance: Why the Drainage Industry Needs Better Operational Evidence

New water-quality data, sewer flooding enforcement guidance and recent pollution fines show why drainage contractors need stronger operational evidence.

Sewer Flooding, Pollution and Compliance: Why the Drainage Industry Needs Better Operational Evidence2026-08-10T21:23:21+01:00

Driving Change: What Water Utilities Can Learn from Automakers

In the past few decades, the automotive sector has undergone a remarkable transformation, characterised by significant productivity gains [INCLUDE STAT]. This evolution, driven by innovations in manufacturing processes, technological advancements, and […]

Driving Change: What Water Utilities Can Learn from Automakers2024-08-05T14:18:34+01:00

Gearing up for AMP8 – Challenges for Utilities and their subcontractors

Introduction

As the water industry braces itself for the upcoming Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8), set to run from 2025 to 2030, utilities and their subcontractors are facing a multitude of challenges.

This period […]

Gearing up for AMP8 – Challenges for Utilities and their subcontractors2024-07-05T08:58:37+01:00

Achieving Operational Transparency: A Guide to Managing Subcontractors and Engineers

As featured in Drain Trader Magazine, September 2023

Having a transparent view of your employees and subcontractors is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity for operational excellence and […]

Achieving Operational Transparency: A Guide to Managing Subcontractors and Engineers2023-10-12T22:54:52+01:00
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