Severn Trent Water rolls out SewerBall® trial

Severn Trent has trialed SewerBall®, a sensor-packed, tennis ball-sized device developed by SUEZ, to detect sewer issues up to three times faster than traditional methods. The untethered device floats through pipes, monitoring conditions like pH and temperature, and can include cameras for visual inspections. A two-week trial in Shropshire and Staffordshire surveyed 14km of pipes, confirming 80% of identified issues required attention. SewerBall® helps detect infiltration and illegal waste dumping, improving efficiency, reducing flooding risks, and enhancing network health.