Trial Reservoir

Today we’re giving a special shoutout to our amazing Trial Reservoir Sponsors by telling you a bit more about them! WSP are leading global professional services consultants who plan, advise, design, and manage and engineer long lasting solutions. United Utilities provides water and wastewater services to millions of  household and business consumers in the North West of England.. Affinity Water has a vision to be the leading community-focused water company. They believe water is essential for life so the service they provide is vital for the customers they serve, and they take this responsibility very seriously. PureTerra Ventures is a specialist venture capital firm focused on investing in disruptive water technologies with positive social impact. NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) Water Group provides water and sanitation services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England. Hydro International, an Oldcastle Infrastructure company, provides advanced products, services, and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance, and reduce environmental impact. Xylem Innovation Labs knows that innovators create amazing technologies every day. They aim to work together to combat our world’s water challenges as their team partners with cutting-edge start-ups to equip water utility systems, water resource managers and industry operators with the best technologies in existence. Haleon HealthPartner (HCP) is a company single-mindedly focused on delivering better everyday health with humanity. Their combination of trusted science and deep human understanding is driving innovation and health. The Trial Reservoirs are delighted to have such a great group of global sponsors offering their expertise and support from diverse industries.  Keep an eye on our social media as we welcome our NEW sponsors SKion Water GmbH, and Oldcastle Infrastructure. 

Trial Spotlight 💡 Today we’re highlighting the success of the eWATERservices trial that commenced in 2022. The trial installed 3 eWATER Smart Taps🚰 in villages in the Gambia, 2 in Wellingaraba and 1 in Ndemban. The trial aimed for 1,000 liters of clean water 💧to be dispensed from each tap daily during the trial period. This target was exceeded as the Smart Taps dispensed 1,467 and 1,387 L/dy in Wellingaraba and 1,725 L/d in Ndemban. All trial KPIs were achieved, further presenting the success of the trial and each liter of water delivered cut emissions by 0.42kg CO2-e, leading to an estimated annual decrease of 52 tons CO2-e from water collection and purification processes. Isle Global has recently published a case study with all the exclusive insights of this groundbreaking trial. To find out more check out the case study below: https://lnkd.in/ewSVNcgJ WSP Waterwise Affinity Water United Utilities NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) PureTerra Ventures SKion Water GmbH Oldcastle Infrastructure Hydro International Xylem Innovation Labs Haleon HealthPartner (HCP) Sivan Zamir 🎗️Brianne Nakamura, P.E. Jiten Manglani Max Storto

Do you know the Trial Reservoir process? All Trial Reservoir initiatives have a proven process to give all supported trials the best chance of success, and it goes like this: Step 1 – With the support of the Trial Reservoir team the technology vendor will engage interested end-users to be involved in the trial 💬 Step 2 – We will then select the reservoir initiative appropriate for the trial ✔ Step 3 – The technology vendor answers 6 initial screening questions 🗒 Step 4 – We will host an introduction call with the technology vendor, end-user and the Trial Reservoir team 📞 Step 5,6, and 7 – Here is where we delve into the legal paperwork, such as the engagement letter and due diligence 📁 Step 8 – Isle will work with the technology vendor and end-user to help design the trial plan and KPIs 📊 Step 9 -  Sign the trial & purchase agreement between vendor and end-user, then loan agreement between vendor and Isle 🖋 Step 10 – The funds will be released from Isle to the technology vendor to start the trial 💰 Step 11 – Now the trial has started it will be consistently monitored by the Trial Reservoir team 🔍 Step 12 and 13 – Isle will conduct an independent validation of the trial results and if successful repayment will be made 💸 Step 14 – Isle will share success stories with their networks and the Trial Reservoir sponsors through communications material 🎤 Here you have a step-by-step guide of your Trial Reservoir journey, and we urge you to contact Jo Burgess to get involved in the unique, risk-free opportunity. WSP Waterwise Affinity Water United Utilities NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) Xylem Innovation Labs PureTerra Ventures SKion Water GmbH Hydro International Haleon HealthPartner (HCP) Oldcastle Infrastructure Sivan Zamir 🎗️ Brianne Nakamura, P.E. Jiten Manglani Max Storto

Last night the Trial Reservoir team attended the Water Industry Awards in Birmingham with VorTech Water Solutions, WSP and United Utilities. It was a great evening celebrating the best of the British water industry and networking with so many experts in the field. It is an honour to have been nominated for the Groundbreaker Award and the Net Zero Carbon Initiative of the Year. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists! Let’s continue the journey to excellence together! Waterwise Affinity Water PureTerra Ventures Inheritance Enterprises Xylem Innovation Labs Hydro International NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) FIDO Tech Sivan Zamir 🎗️Brianne Nakamura, P.E. Jiten Manglani Max Storto

Tonight’s the night 🏆 The Trial Reservoir in a joint entry with VorTech Water Solutions has been shortlisted for the Groundbreaker Award in the Water Industry Awards 2024 which will be announced tonight in Birmingham. Recently VorTech Water Solutions collaborated with the Trial Reservoir and Xylem Innovation Labs to fulfil a successful trial of VorTech’s VPATM aeration system. The technology involved in the trial is an innovative wastewater treatment technology that reduces operational costs of membrane bioreactors by using vortex aeration. The trial wanted to solve problems with membrane fouling, poor oxygen transfer and low energy efficiency. Performance data were monitored during the trial period and the result concluded a 30% reduction in specific energy consumption and a 90% reduction in maintenance time and cost. This trial was a great success and is well deserving of this award nomination. Finally, the VPATM upgrade is estimated to deliver a total annual operation saving of 389% over a 20-year period! The Trial Reservoir is dedicated to its journey of accelerating innovation to mitigate climate change and this recent trial is no exception. We will be attending the award ceremony with VorTech Water Solutions tonight and celebrating the trials success at the event. Keep an eye on our social media for more award updates!  WSP Waterwise United Utilities Affinity Water NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) PureTerra Ventures Inheritance Enterprises FIDO Tech Xylem Innovation Labs Hydro International Sivan Zamir 🎗️ Brianne Nakamura, P.E. Jiten Manglani Max Storto Isle Global

How can the Trial Reservoir Initiatives benefit you? As either a technology company or an end user all Trial Reservoir initiatives provide: ✔ A Trial design that’s independently validated by Isle's experts. ✔ The Trial is executed according to Isle’s proven success process. ✔ Both the technology company and end-user have access to technical support during the trial journey. ✔ You will have an independent Trial Manager to support you through all aspects of the trial journey, encouraging collaboration from all members of the trial team. These are just a few of the benefits you can expect when you start working with a Trial Reservoir initiative. For more information on all the Trial Reservoir Initiatives, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/e5dMYBeE WSP Waterwise Affinity Water United Utilities PureTerra Ventures Inheritance Enterprises Hydro International NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) Xylem Innovation Labs FIDO Tech Sivan Zamir 🎗️ Brianne Nakamura, P.E. Jiten Manglani Max Storto

Today the Trial Reservoir initiatives are thrilled to announce that Jo Burgess, Head of Trial Reservoir, will be awarded Honorary Membership of the Water Institute of Southern Africa at their Biennial congress. Honorary Membership is WISA’s most prestigious recognition for an individual. The WISA Board confers the award after reviewing the nomination. It is a testament to the awardee’s significant contributions and eminence in the water industry, and this is very well deserved by Jo. Jo Burgess has expressed her excitement through the quote, "I'm utterly delighted and somewhat astounded to have been nominated, let alone received the award. The list of Honorary Members is full of people I hugely admire and respect. To have my name added to that list is truly an honour, and I'm grateful for the recognition as well as for all the opportunities that the WISA community has opened up to me throughout the years. Thank you, WISA." Congratulations Jo on this amazing achievement. WSP Waterwise United Utilities Affinity Water Hydro International Inheritance Enterprises Bertzman Social Ventures NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) FIDO Tech Sivan Zamir 🎗️ Brianne Nakamura, P.E. Jiten Manglani Max Storto

The Climate Change Trial Reservoir is honoured to be a finalist for the Water Industry Awards 2024! We have been nominated in the Net Zero Carbon Initiative of the Year Category for our work leading the charge against climate change. The Trial Reservoir would like to thank all our sponsors who have supported us through this journey. Stay tuned to our social media for more award updates. WSP Waterwise Affinity Water United Utilities Hydro International PureTerra Ventures Inheritance Enterprises NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) FIDO Tech Sivan Zamir 🎗️ Brianne Nakamura, P.E. Jiten Manglani Max Storto

World Environment Day Today is World Environment Day, a day that puts a global spotlight on the pressing environmental issues of our time. The Trial Reservoir initiatives have been dedicated to environmental change since the launch of the Climate Change Trial Reservoir in 2021. Today we celebrate the 9 successful trials supported by our initiatives that have adopted innovative technologies to create a more sustainable environment across the globe. The Trial Reservoir initiatives are hugely contributing to the journey of environmental change, and we invite you to celebrate World Environmental Day with us. Tell us how your projects and trials are contributing to this cause. WSP Waterwise Affinity Water United Utilities Xylem Innovation Labs NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) PureTerra Ventures Inheritance Enterprises Hydro International FIDO Tech Sivan Zamir 🎗️ Brianne Nakamura, P.E. Jiten Manglani Max Storto

How can you get involved in the latest Trial Reservoir opportunity? Recently we launched a new Trial Reservoir initiative specifically for Minority-Led US Utilities. This opportunity supports trials with a minority-led water utility partner, or a trial that meets the needs of a disadvantaged community within the utility's service area. This opportunity is exclusive to trials in the USA, and we are so excited to embark on this new journey. Contact Dr. Reshmina William to find out more about how you can get involved. WSP Waterwise Affinity Water United Utilities PureTerra Ventures Inheritance Enterprises Xylem Innovation Labs NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) Hydro International FIDO Tech Sivan Zamir 🎗️ Brianne Nakamura, P.E. Jiten Manglani Max Storto