As the UK water industry enters Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) from 2025 to 2030, the sector faces an unprecedented challenge of balancing environmental sustainability with infrastructure resilience, while ensuring affordability for customers. The priorities set out by Ofwat through the PR24 price review place a significant emphasis on tackling climate change, reducing storm overflows, and improving overall water quality. With an expected investment exceeding GBP 100bn, AMP8 is set to be the most ambitious regulatory cycle yet.
At the heart of this transformation lies a critical enabler: automation and smart actuation technology. AUMA Actuators Limited is the UK subsidiary of AUMA Riester GmbH and Co KG, the manufacturer of electric valve actuators. AUMA Actuators Limited has positioned itself as a key partner in the UK water sector by securing framework agreements with key UK water companies. This achievement allows AUMA to support AMP8’s environmental and sustainability goals by delivering smart, efficient, and reliable flow control solutions.
The UK water industry faces mounting pressure from regulators, government bodies, and the public to address environmental concerns. Key objectives of AMP8 include reducing storm overflows to protect rivers and coastal waters; lowering carbon emissions to meet net-zero targets; enhancing energy efficiency in water and wastewater operations; and improving biodiversity by mitigating pollution and habitat degradation.
AUMA’s intelligent electric actuators provide real-time data and remote monitoring capabilities, allowing water companies to optimise flow control, reduce energy waste, and improve overall network efficiency. By integrating seamlessly with SCADA and IoT platforms, AUMA actuators enable proactive decision-making, helping utilities to minimise leakage and improve resilience against climate-related disruptions.