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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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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