Environment Agency reaches new milestone on £33 million Stallingborough flood defence scheme
The third year of construction on a £33 million Environment Agency flood defence scheme has been completed, resulting in 2300 properties being better protected.
Scottish Water progresses work on second phase of £8 million flood scheme for Pittenweem
Scottish Water is progressing work on the second phase of a £8 million flood scheme for Pittenweem – when complete the project when completed will help tackle the flooding Pittenweem has experienced over many years.
Southern Water and Medway Council sign landmark agreement to tackle flooding and storm overflows
Southern Water and Medway Council have entered into a formal partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at tackling the growing challenges of flooding and storm overflows in this area of Kent.
Yorkshire Water - Living with Water partnership announces £26.3m flood resilience plan for Hull and East Yorkshire
The Living with Water partnership has announced the next phase of its plans to reduce flood risk in Hull and the East Riding, marking a continuation of investment in long-term, sustainable water management.
Environment Agency completes £5.2m Great Shefford flood alleviation scheme to protect 26 properties from stream flooding
The Environment Agency has celebrated the completion of the new £5.2 million Great Shefford flood alleviation scheme to better protect 26 local properties against flooding from the nearby Great Shefford Stream.
Storm Claudia set to bring “heavy and disruptive rain” for much of England and Wales
Storm Claudia is set to bring “heavy and disruptive rain” for much of England and Wales today and into Saturday, together with strong winds in the west, with Amber warnings issued by the Met Office.
Government overhauls flood defence funding in new flood and coastal erosion risk management policy
The government has set out its new flood defence funding formula in its newly published flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) policy.
New interactive 'talking signs' help Folkestone prepare for flash flooding
The Environment Agency and Kent County Council have launched interactive signage across Folkestone to raise awareness of the tiown’s flash flood risk and.help residents and businesses prepare for flash flooding.
Lymington flood defences to be strengthened with repairs ahead of tidal gate mechanisms replacement in 2026
The Environment Agency is getting ready to carry out essential maintenance on Lymington's Toll Bridge Road floodgate this November.
Environment Agency tests temporary and permanent flood defences for Northwich ahead of winter
The Environment Agency tested the £7 million Northwich Flood Risk Management Scheme last week - the Agency is carrying out a large-scale training exercise in Northwich as part of a winter preparedness programme to make sure it is ready to respond to flood incidents.
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Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality.
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