United Utilities (UU) is showcasing the success it has had with 3D printing. It believes its trials can be successfully scaled up.

Innovation projects featuring Costain and 3D printing are among those being backed by Ofwat’s latest £40m fund.

Sensat is piloting an AI-based leak detection service with north-west water company United Utilities to help it meet its 15% leakage reduction target by 2025.