Trusted electrical and automation engineering solutions for the UK water sector

Actemium UK helps water and wastewater operators improve resilience, efficiency and long-term performance across their assets and networks.

The UK water sector is under more scrutiny than ever. Rising investment commitments, tighter environmental regulation, and growing demand for operational transparency are reshaping what water companies expect from their engineering partners.

Actemium UK has been working in the water and wastewater sector for decades – delivering the electrical, automation, and 24/7 support solutions that keep assets performing, communities supplied, and regulators satisfied.

From raw water pumping and abstraction through to drinking water treatment, distribution, and wastewater management all the way to sludge processing, our teams operate across the full water lifecycle. We design, build and maintain – and we do it as a long-term partner, not a one-off contractor.

Why Actemium UK?

  • 30+ years

    of dedicated water sector experience
  • Full lifecycle capability

    from scope definition to long-term maintenance
  • Proven track record

    delivering for some of the UK’s largest water utilities
  • Technology agnostic

    with technical capabilities across all major manufacturers

End-to-end engineering solutions for water and wastewater

Our solutions are designed to optimise energy consumption, reduce environmental impact, and keep your assets fully compliant with current standards and regulations. We work with you to understand your specific operational requirements and develop a tailored approach that delivers measurable results.

  • Automation & Control Systems

    We design and integrate automation systems that help operators improve visibility, resilience and operational performance across their assets. We are here to support you with:

    • PLC & SCADA systems
    • Telemetry integration
    • HMI development
    • Industrial networking
    • OT infrastructure
    • Data acquisition and reporting
    • Remote monitoring systems

    As certified industrial automation specialists, our teams support both new installations and complex upgrades within live operational environments.

  • Electrical Engineering

    We deliver reliable LV and HV electrical infrastructure solutions for treatment plants, pumping stations and operational water environments.

    Our capabilities include:

    • LV & HV power distribution
    • Motor control centres (MCCs)
    • Switchgear and control panels
    • Cable infrastructure
    • Standby power systems
    • Instrumentation and control

  • 24/7 Support & Maintenance

    The long-term performance of water plants and systems depends on more than good installation.

    We provide ongoing aftercare and preventative maintenance programmes – including 24/7 automation support – using computerised management systems to maximise asset uptime and reduce unplanned downtime.

  • Infrastructure Modernisation

    Water operators across the UK face increasing pressure to modernise ageing assets while maintaining operational continuity and regulatory compliance.

    Actemium UK helps customers:

    • Replace obsolete water infrastructure
    • Improve asset reliability
    • Increase operational efficiency
    • Strengthen cyber resilience
    • Reduce downtime and operational risk
    • Improve maintainability and future scalability

    Our teams are experienced in delivering phased upgrades and brownfield projects safely within live operational sites.

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