Northumbrian Water
Northumbrian Water is a company that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
Northumbrian Water biggest ever upgrade set to transform the North East
Northumbrian Water is embarking on the biggest package of upgrades in its history, with a bold plan to protect the environment, strengthen essential water and sewer systems, and support communities across the North East. The water company, which serves around 3 million people across the region with reliable, high-quality water and wastewater services 24/7, is investing £2.6bn over five years (2025 – 2030). Its […]
Northumbrian Water develops AI ‘expert’ to support water utilities workforce
An AI-generated ‘expert in your pocket’ is in development for lone workers in the field to help with making real-time decisions. Described as ‘having an experienced member of the team on hand 24/7’, Total Recall is being developed by Northumbrian Water. It’s an AI chatbot loaded with all of the knowledge, history, data and information from […]
Drone technology helps Northumbrian Water find and fix leaks faster
Northumbrian Water are using drones to help find and fix leaks across the North East. Recent changing weather conditions has seen the region experience a mix of ice, snow, and freezing conditions alongside milder days and warmer temperatures. As the temperatures freeze overnight the ground becomes very hard and then when the temperatures warm up […]
“Ultimately, it’s about rebuilding trust — if technology helps, then it’s something to embrace”
Richard Warneford has spent his entire career in the water sector, rising to become Wastewater Director at Northumbrian Water, where he now leads a team of more than 600 people. Passionate about operations, innovation, and the people he works with, Warneford has become a driving force behind projects that push the boundaries of how water […]
Northumbrian Water taps into space-age tech to detect and repair leaks
Northumbrian Water is using space-age technology to help tackle leaking pipes across the North East faster than ever before…and often before they’re even visible. It’s working with Gateshead-based partners, Origin Tech, who have developed Origin Find and Fix® technology – a world-first solution which both locates and repairs leaks in one single visit, helping to […]
Northumbrian Water leads world-first trial of autonomous sewer robot
A sewer robot that inspects pipework and raises blockage alerts before flooding occurs is to be deployed in a live network for the first time. Led by Northumbrian Water, Pipebot Patrol is a £1.8 million project, funded by the Ofwat Water Breakthrough Challenge. As the first autonomous sewer robot of its kind in the world, […]
Northumbrian Water leads novel approach to improve river water quality
Organisations from across the South Tyne area have been brought together by 22 projects to improve the local environment and river health in local communities. ‘The South Tyne Holistic Water Management Project’ started in April 2020, partly in response to the flooding experienced by downstream Tyne communities during extreme weather, and partly to address fine sediment […]
£11 m project by Northumbrian Water protects Blackdene Burn and futureproofs wastewater services
Water quality in a County Durham burn will be protected and sewerage services futureproofed, thanks to an £11 m project that has been carried out by Northumbrian Water. The investment has included the construction of a new 6 km pipeline, as well as upgrades to the company’s treatment works and related infrastructure in the Plawsworth, […]
Northumbrian Water Group set to deliver £3.6 billion investment programme
Northumbrian Water Group’s (NWG) is set to begin work on the most ambitious investment plan in its history. The five-year improvement plan will begin in April 2025 and will see the company to invest £3.6 billion in the region to improve the local water and sewer network. This major investment will be used to upgrade […]