Environment Agency progresses further construction work on Kenwith Valley flood scheme
The Environment Agency is progressing further construction work on the Kenwith Valley flood scheme - Kier, the Agency’s contractors, are carrying out the work.
Building flood resilience: CIWEM and RICS collaborate to strengthen professional capability
A new collaboration between CIWEM and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) will see the organisations work together to increase awareness, uptake and visibility of professional Property Flood Resilience training and certification across the surveying profession.
Scotland bears brunt of Storm Boleo - with Largs hit by significant flooding
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is reporting that Scotland is now seeing the full effects of named Storm Boelo as it continues to track its way across the country - with the town centre of Largs, a coastal town west of Glasgow, hit by severe flooding.
Environment Agency completes major flood defence upgrade at Keyhaven ahead of winter
The Environment Agency has completed the replacement of the Avon Water tidal outfall at Keyhaven Harbour in Hampshire, better protecting around 40 properties from flooding ahead of winter.
£1.6 million project funded by local authorities and government grants supports flood victims from Storm Babet and Storm Henk
The Environment Agency has helped to install property flood resilience measures in 100 homes across the East Midlands.
Environment Agency - construction work starts on £20 million Torcross rock defence scheme
Work is set to begin on the Environment Agency’s £19.8 million scheme to protect Torcross from further storm damage, after devastating storms in January and February 2026.
Government and Flood Re announce new Flood Performance Certificates to help homeowners cut flood risk
Homeowners across England will gain a clearer picture of their property’s flood risk under plans unveiled by the Government and Flood Re.
Environment Agency marks start of Flood Action Week with launch of Flood Action Online
Millions of families across England are set to benefit from a new one stop shop for flood advice as the Environment Agency marks the start of Flood Action Week and the government sets an ambitious new target to improve flood protection for 200,000 properties.
Government announces new taskforce to boost Britain’s resilience to flooding and drought
The Government has announced that a new Flood and Drought Resilience Taskforce will be launched this week, to champion community voices and strengthen the nation’s ability to plan for and respond to extreme weather.
Environment Agency completes major improvements to Lymington flood defences
The Environment Agency has completed a two-year project to replace tidal outfall flaps and improve flood defences at Toll Road in Lymington, ahead of the winter flood season.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
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