EDITOR’ S CHOICE
BUILDING FOR WATER SECURITY
FUTURE-PROOFING THE UK WATER NETWORK
Following the dry summer of 2025, the Environment Agency has warned that even with average winter rainfall some areas in Britain will still be in drought next spring and despite the prolonged rainfall of the beginning of 2026, the UK is still recovering.
The recent weather pattern variations can only compound the existing concerns about the anticipated UK water deficit. To offset the predicted daily deficit of 4017 mega litres per day by 2050, major water companies have been developing plans to upgrade the UKs water supply and reduce current usage from 150 litres per person per day to 110.
Whilst smart meters are seen as a significant part of the solution to reducing domestic water usage, Thames Water have recorded post installation savings of 12- 17 %, most major UK water companies have announced their plans for Advanced metering infrastructure, where all new connections or meters will replaced with the latest generation of smart meters.
Groundbreaker is an insulated, surface mounted enclosure for a secure water management system and smart water meter. This locates the meter above ground, providing a better environment for smart
The unique location of the Groundbreaker water management system future proofs the network and minimises the risk of developing future leaks.
technology over traditional underground boundary boxes, extends signal transmission and allows easy meter exchange.
The unique location of the Groundbreaker water management system future proofs the network and minimises the risk of developing future leaks. The position of the meter allows for an unjointed water supply, hence maintaining the integrity of the supply. The use of an uninterrupted supply has been recognised as best practice by Water UK and the Home Builders Federation.
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