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Thames Water scales AI satellite leak detection, cutting losses

8/28/2026

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Thames Water expands leak detection using satellites, AI and acoustic sensors to curb water loss during drought.
The acoustic sensor fleet grew from 21,000 in 2025 to over 75,000 in 2026, nearly doubling detection accuracy.
Origin Tech’s satellite system identified over 800 leaks, saving an estimated 8.7 million litres per day.
The partnership aims to address roughly 100 million litres of daily losses across Thames Water’s network.

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Story summary

Thames Water expands leak detection using satellites, AI and acoustic sensors to curb water loss during drought.
The acoustic sensor fleet grew from 21,000 in 2025 to over 75,000 in 2026, nearly doubling detection accuracy.
Origin Tech’s satellite system identified over 800 leaks, saving an estimated 8.7 million litres per day.
The partnership aims to address roughly 100 million litres of daily losses across Thames Water’s network.