Water News Roundup
8th March 2019
The latest news this week in the Water & Utilities Industry:
AquaPea leak system finding success in insurance sector
Innovations company Qinov8 has partnered with Auger, a tech specialist for the insurance industry, on the AquaPea leak repair system for water supply pipes. Read more…
Innovative household leakage technology set to appeal to home insurers
A ‘smart leak defence’ system which protects against water leaks in UK homes and properties is set to launch, with the promise of appealing to home insurers. Read more…
Plastic-Free Paper Cup Inventor Among Female Pioneers Awarded Funding
Pioneering female inventors have been recognised today (8 March) for innovations including a process to make disposable coffee cups waterproof without the need to use plastic. Read more…
Severn Trent begins £6M refurb of 100-year-old boreholes
Severn Trent has started work to refurbish two century-old boreholes in Wolverhampton to ensure customers continue to receive a reliable supply of drinking water in the area. Read more…
Yorkshire Water publishes ethnic pay gap
Yorkshire Water has revealed that its mean ethnic pay gap is 3 per cent and, after becoming one of the first companies in the county to publish, has encouraged others to follow suit. Read more…
