New report finds 9 million UK homes at risk of flooding
A new report has found 9 million UK homes are at risk of flooding, of which 1.3 million at risk from groundwater, according to pioneering new analysis.
Environment Agency marks 10th anniversary of 2013 floods in East Anglia and Lincolnshire
This week Environment Agency teams in East Anglia and Lincolnshire have been reflecting on the 10th anniversary of the 2013 floods. On December 5, 2013 a large storm coupled with high tides generated a coastal surge along the whole of the east coast of England. In some areas the tides were higher than those in the devastating floods of 1953.
VolkerStevin flood risk project wins national Constructing Excellence sustainability award
VolkerStevin’s Low Crosby Flood Risk Management Scheme which used an entirely nature-based solution has won the 2023 national Constructing Excellence sustainability award.
Environment Agency plans for Keighley and Stockbridge flood defences on show
The Environment Agency is hosting a public drop-in event today for the Keighley and Stockbridge Flood Alleviation Scheme which aims to reduce flooding from the River Worth, the River Aire and surface water flooding.
Flood Action Week - Environment Agency warns people to prepare for increased weather extremes
The Environment Agency (EA) is warning people to prepare for increased weather extremes and to make sure they know their flood risk.
Fire service needs ‘urgent resources’ for flood response: FBU responds to new NAO report
The Fire Brigades Union has responded to today’s National Audit Office report into flooding resilience in England, calling for a statutory duty for fire and rescue services to respond to floods and the resources to match.
NAO warns more than 200,000 properties at increased flood risk due to EA assets below required condition
The National Audit Office is warning that 200,000 properties are at increased flood risk due toEnvironment Agency defence assets being below required condition - and the EA has cut its forecast for the number of additional properties that will be better protected from flooding by 40% since plans were first unveiled in 2020.
Wessex Regional Flood and Coastal Committee recruits new members
The Environment Agency is looking for new members to join the Wessex Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC).
£30 million-plus Tees programme launched to reduce flood risk and boost nature
A ground-breaking set of projects to help the River Tees Estuary adapt to climate change, restore valuable habitat for internationally important wildlife and reconnect the river’s tributaries has officially launched.
Severn Trent progresses £76 million Mansfield Sustainable Flooding Resilience Project
Severn Trent teams will start work in Ladybrook this week as part of the water company’s £76 million Mansfield Sustainable Flooding Resilience Project, the largest SuDS retrofit project of its kind in the UK.
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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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