Environment Agency brings more pumps into action on the Somerset Levels
The Environment Agency is stepping up its pumping operations on the Somerset Levels with additional pumping on both the Sowy and the King’s Sedgemoor Drain.
Communities on River Thames braced for more flooding
Communities along the River Thames and in Somerset are being warned to expect more flooding as river levels continue to rise.
SES Water battles to stop flooding shutting down water treatment works
Sutton and East Surrey Water is battling to prevent severe flooding forcing it to shut down its water treatment works in Kenley.
£2.2m peat bog project retains water and reduces floods
A £2.2 million restoration of peat bogs on Exmoor has resulted in a third less water leaving the moorland during heavy rainfall compared with three years ago, according to a new study.
UK needs more holistic approach to water - more green infrastructure and SuDS
A leading expert in water infrastructure provision has said that if UK flooding and water shortages are to be tackled it is time to stop waiting for legislation to be enforced. The UK needs a more holistic approach to water management - including more green infrastructure and the implementation of SuDS in both existing and new built environment.
Government says no flood compensation available for farmers on Somerset levels
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has said that no compensation is available for farmers on Somerset levels affected by flooding.
Experts call for more Government funding to mitigate flood risk
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management is calling for further UK and devolved government funding to mitigate flood risk and to provide greater resilience to climate change and its anticipated flood impacts in UK.
Severe flood warnings as River Thames reaches record levels
There are now 16 severe flood warnings in place for the River Thames and in parts of Somerset with army and navy on standby to help.
Govt announces 42 new flood schemes, urgent review of UK flood defences and new investment strategy
The Government has announced 42 new flood defence schemes for 2014 to 2015, an urgent review of additional work needed to restore UK flood defences and maintain them in target condition and a new long term investment strategy on flood defence in time for the Autumn Statement later this year.
Terrorism v flood risk – so how does the Government decide how to allocate resources?
The Prime Minister has told a Parliamentary Committee about the practical difficulties of allocating Government resources to risks currently facing the UK - including floods and terrorism.
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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. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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