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Our Chief Executive, David Black has commented on the Water (Special Measures) Bill announced by Secretary of State, Steve Reed. You can also read it on our website https://lnkd.in/edSTQjhe

🏆 Breakthrough Winner Spotlight: Sewage sludge gasification (Sustainably addressing sludge-to-land, net-zero and emerging contaminant risks) 🏆 Yorkshire Water are leading a multi-partnership consortium - including Enertecgreen Ltd., Northern Ireland Water, Queen's University Belfast, Scottish Water, The Carbon Trust and a number of other water companies - and have identified Advanced Thermal Conversion (ATC) Gasification as an alternative approach to ‘Sludge to land’. This will allow them to prove the technical and economic viability of gasifying 100% sewage sludge and provide the water industry with the confidence to exploit the technology globally. Discover more of the winning innovations and partnerships developed through the Water Breakthrough Challenge 4: https://lnkd.in/ei4RHvtz Feeling inspired? Our Water Breakthrough Challenge 5 competition will open on 9 September 2024 with approximately £40 million available for projects delivered in partnership with water companies in England and Wales. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e5Dx-TNs Challenge Works Arup Isle Utilities

Water Breakthrough Challenge 5 launches on 9 September! Innovators will be supported to develop grand-scale ideas which aim to transform the UK water sector. The challenge will see the best ideas put into motion, funded by a share of £40 million! Previous winning projects have included: 🚌 Converting treated sewage sludge into gas, biochar and ash ‘stones’ ⚡Using sewer-heat for long-term commercial use  🌱 Installing SuDs to help with flooding issues in London Register for our webinar, where we’ll discuss all things #WaterBreakthroughChallenge: https://lnkd.in/evmBeCqj #WBC5 is delivered alongside Challenge Works, Arup & Isle Utilities

Her Torri Drwodd Dŵr 5 yn lansio ar 9 Medi! Bydd arloeswyr yn cael eu cefnogi i ddatblygu syniadau ar raddfa fawr gyda'r nod o drawsnewid sector dŵr y DU. Bydd yr her yn gweld y syniadau gorau yn cael eu rhoi ar waith, wedi'u hariannu gan gyfran o £ 40 miliwn! Mae prosiectau buddugol blaenorol wedi cynnwys: 🚌 Trosi llaid carthion wedi'i drin yn 'gerrig' nwy, bio-olosg a lludw ⚡ Defnyddio gwres carthffos ar gyfer defnydd masnachol hirdymor 🌱 Gosod SDCau i helpu gyda materion llifogydd yn Llundain Cofrestrwch ar gyfer ein gweminar, lle byddwn yn trafod popeth #HerTorriDdŵr: https://lnkd.in/evmBeCqj Mae #WBC5 yn cael ei gyflwyno ochr yn ochr â Challenge Works, Arup ac Isle Utilities

🏆 Breakthrough Winner Spotlight: River Deep Mountain AI  🏆 NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) - and partners including ADAS, Cognizant, Northern Ireland Water, Stream: Unlocking Water Data, The Rivers Trust, Tidal, Google, Uisce Éireann Irish Water, Water Research Centre Limited, Xylem Water Solutions UK & Ireland and a number of water companies - will develop open-source, scalable, digital models to inform effective action to tackle waterbody pollution. The project’s novel use of Machine Learning will efficiently analyse existing data and new diverse data inputs. This will unlock new insights into the complex factors impacting waterbodies, bringing deeper understanding and accelerating positive change. Discover more of the winning innovations and partnerships developed through the Water Breakthrough Challenge 4: https://lnkd.in/ei4RHvtz Feeling inspired? Our Water Breakthrough Challenge 5 competition will open on 9 September 2024 with approximately £40 million available for projects delivered in partnership with water companies in England and Wales. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e5Dx-TNs Challenge Works Arup Isle Utilities

🏆 Breakthrough Winner Spotlight: ALL-Streams HTO 🏆 Led by Anglian Water Services - and partners including AtkinsRéalis, Cetogenix, Cranfield University, Uisce Éireann Irish Water and a number of other water companies - this project will demonstrate how a treatment method called Hydrothermal Oxidation can transform biowaste management in the water industry. This could create new and exciting ways to reuse resources by recovering nutrients and energy, all while helping us reach Net Zero emissions and eliminate landfilling biosolids and harmful air pollution. Discover more of the winning innovations and partnerships developed through the Water Breakthrough Challenge 4: https://lnkd.in/ei4RHvtz Feeling inspired? Our Water Breakthrough Challenge 5 competition will open on 9 September 2024 with approximately £40 million available for projects delivered in partnership with water companies in England and Wales. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e5Dx-TNs Challenge Works Arup Isle Utilities

Join us and experience a culture that our people describe as ‘lovely, friendly and welcoming’. We’ll support you to develop your skills and grow your career, while challenging you to be your best. Come and work at the source of everyday life. Find out more at : https://orlo.uk/NBY77

Together with Spring we've launched a knowledge-sharing vision and set of principles to accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions across the water industry ⬇️ 

We are very happy to be recertified to offer the Lean Competency System (LCS) qualification for a further two years, to support our teams and networks with their continuous improvement goals and ambitions. The Lean Competency System offers an industry recognised qualification for developing lean thinking, knowledge, and practical skills in the workplace.

🚀 Join Ofwat’s Charges and Developer Services Team as an Economist at Senior Associate level! 🚀 Are you ready to shape the future of how we regulate the developer services market and help us deliver better outcomes for customers, society and the environment? We are looking for an Economist to join us on exciting opportunity and play a key part in shaping how we improve the new connections market for the benefit of customers. You will help to develop our policy on developer services and implement our approach, engaging with internal and external stakeholders. You will also support our work on charging trials, analysing outputs from existing trials, engaging with incumbent companies on new trials and adapting our approach based on lessons learned. Why Join Us? 🌟 Meaningful impact: Drive improvements for customers, society, and the environment  🏢 Innovative work environment: Embrace agile working and a culture of trust  📈 Development opportunities: Enhance your skills in a supportive setting  ⚖️ Work-life balance: Hybrid working from home and our London or Birmingham offices Join us and make a difference! Apply now via the link below: https://lnkd.in/e_SGbXiB