Meteor Communications, a UK-based environmental monitoring specialist, has been recognised in the Sunday Times 100 Tech list for 2026, reflecting the growing role of remote monitoring technology in water quality regulation, flood resilience and infrastructure management.
The company provides real-time environmental monitoring systems used by water utilities, regulators and infrastructure operators across the UK and Europe, supporting compliance, operational response and long-term environmental oversight.
Real-time data underpins water quality and river monitoring
Meteor’s monitoring systems collect continuous data on parameters including water quality, river levels, flow and weather conditions, alongside high-resolution imagery. Data is transmitted in real time via the company’s ESNET and MRC hardware platforms to its cloud-based MeteorCloud® data hub.
These systems are widely deployed within the UK water sector. ESNET water quality monitoring stations are used by most UK water utilities, including for river monitoring requirements under Section 82 of the Environment Act 2021.
Supporting flood resilience and asset management
In addition to water quality applications, Meteor’s remote camera systems play a key role in flood risk management and infrastructure oversight. More than 3,600 Meteor MRC cameras are currently in operation across the water utility, government and rail sectors.
The Environment Agency uses over 1,900 of these cameras to monitor and manage critical flood defence assets, including gates, weirs and other structures where rapid visibility supports timely intervention.
Water Quality as a Service model
Meteor also delivers Water Quality as a Service (WQaAS), providing end-to-end monitoring solutions that combine sensors, field services, calibration through Meteor’s laboratories and real-time data visualisation.
The approach is designed to deliver consistent, reliable datasets for utilities and regulators, supporting trend analysis, pollution detection and evidence-based decision-making, while reducing the operational burden on monitoring teams.
Digital platforms for long-term environmental oversight
Launched in 2005, MeteorCloud® acts as a global data platform for environmental monitoring, processing hundreds of millions of data points and images annually. The platform provides visualisation, alarm handling, data dissemination and AI-enabled analysis tools to support both operational response and strategic planning.
Meteor Communications continues to expand internationally, with monitoring systems now operational in countries including Canada, Germany and Switzerland, reflecting rising demand for scalable, low-power monitoring solutions in water and environmental management.
