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Self-Calibrating Sensor Networks for Sustainable Water Management (SCSN) 

Self-Calibrating Sensor Networks for Sustainable Water Management (SCSN) 

Challenge: Breakthrough 4: Catalyst
Water cycle: Rivers, catchments, groundwater
Funding amount: £1,586,000
Lead water company: Southern Water Services Limited
Partner water companies: Northumbrian Water Wessex Water
Delivery stage: In progress
Est. completion date: Nov 2026

Self-Calibrating Sensor Networks for Sustainable Water Management (SCSN) 

Amount awarded: £1,586,000 

Led by: Southern Water Services Limited 

Partners: British Standards Institution, Northern Ireland Water, Northumbrian Water, UnifAI Technology Ltd, Wessex Water 

Using AI tools to develop and deploy smart water quality sensors across our catchments. Developing this virtual capability will aim to increase the accuracy and quality of data across the sector, improving reliability for our customers and to protect the environment. 

“The demand for water quality monitoring is increasing and is aligned with our drive to understand and protect our precious watercourses and coastline. Though SCSN, we aim to develop new technology to improve accuracy & reliability of data provision across the UK water sector and improve stewardship of water resources.” – Dr Nick Mills, Director of Environment & Innovation, Southern Water