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There’s lots to update you on since previous blog posts on the Intelligent Sewers challenge.

As we plan ahead to see what Marketplace challenges are on the horizon this year, it feels a good time to reflect on 2020 and look at how we collaborated with many to share some great ideas during what was a very challenging year for everyone.

Reducing leakage rates is a huge challenge faced by all water companies. The possibility of further target reductions beyond the current AMP means now is absolutely the right time to share information on a variety of topics. Taking a collaborative approach in this way will help ensure we have the best chance of meeting the challenges and get there in a cost-effective way.

We are delighted to say we are moving forward on trialling four AI CCTV sewer scanning products.

Dan Green writes about the publication of the UK 2050 water innovation strategy. Its purpose – to set out how we will drive transformational change in our sector through collaborative innovation, in order to deliver greater value for customers and the environment.

StormHarvester describe their experience in the intelligent sewers Marketplace challenge.

Meniscus describe their experience in the intelligent sewers Marketplace challenge.

Detectronic describe their experience in the intelligent sewers Marketplace challenge.

Wessex Water and Wiltshire Council have been working with EnTrade to help address increasing phosphorus loads from further housing development.

University students designed marketing materials for sewer misuse campaigns and presented their ideas to senior Wessex Water staff.