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
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Since the project was confirmed as a winner of the OFWAT Innovation Fund Breakthrough 4, the team have been working closely with partners to review the original proposal and secure suitable legal agreements between all partners. The Agreement now has been finalised and shared with the partners for review. Southern Water has also assigned an Associate Project Manager to support with the project delivery. Together with the Procurement team, the project team has conducted a market review to identify potential suppliers for water quality sensors; ensuring efficiency and value for money. The procurement strategy has thus been reviewed and confirmed and the trial designs delivered
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