SDS SHORTLISTED FOR 2025 EDIE AWARD

SDS Intellistorm® & SYMBiotIC™ Integrated Water Management System has been shortlisted for the edie ‘Product Innovation’ Award, a prestigious accolade that celebrates the very best in corporate sustainability.

The awards, now in their 18^th year, recognise and reward the positive impacts that organisations can have on the environment and society and are widely acknowledged as the Oscars of sustainable business.

The SDS Intellistorm® & SYMBiotIC™ Integrated Water Management System is redefining smart water management practices by integrating live weather data and IoT-enabled control to enhance rainwater harvesting, prevent flooding and optimise water reuse. The technology delivers significant environmental, social and financial benefits, helping to address simultaneously the critical challenges of water scarcity and urban flooding.

The system has already demonstrated its impact through multiple successful applications. At Devon & Cornwall Police HQ, in Exeter, for example, over 90,000 litres of rainwater were harvested and reused within nine months for toilet flushing, significantly reducing potable water consumption, whilst at Blackburn’s Farm in Lancashire, over 16,000 litres of rainwater were reused to irrigate polytunnels, enabling year-round supply to local food banks.

Installations at residential properties in Combe Martin, Devon, have alleviated the strain of heavy rainfall on Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs), as a result improving bathing water quality for the benefit of both residents and the many tourists that visit. Examples such as these showcase the huge potential of the Intellistorm® & SYMBiotIC™ system to deliver real environmental and  sustainability benefits.

SDS Director of New Technology Services, Dr. Neil Sewell, commented:

“To be recognised in the edie Awards is a testament to the innovation and hard work of our team. Our Intellistorm® & SYMBiotIC™ system reflects our commitment to driving meaningful change in water management as we address the challenges of climate change and urbanisation.”

With its scalable and adaptable design, the system is positioned to become an integral part of sustainable  infrastructure, making a significant contribution to a more water-efficient and secure future.