SEPA warns communities “keep mindful across Monday” as flood water impacts remain
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is warninng communities to ‘keep mindful across Monday’ as flood water impacts remain from the weekend’s severe weather event.
Environment Agency starts work on £26 million flood scheme for Nottinghamshire village
The Environment Agency has started work on a major new flood storage reservoir to better protect homes and businesses in the Nottinghamshire village of Lowdham from flooding.
Environment Agency - £10 million Essex coast flood defence project reaches new milestone
A multi-million project on the Essex coast has reached a new milestone after thousands of tonnes of rock armour arrived from Norway.
Environment Agency invites applications from residents in River Severn area to join Citizens’ Panel
The Environment Agency is inviting residents in the River Severn area to join a Citizens’ Panel on the Future of Our Rivers.
Government announces £25 million funding for projects using nature to increase flood resilience
The Government has announced that £25 million in ring-fenced funding will be invested in projects that use nature to protect communities from flooding.
Environment Agency starts work on Isle of Wight coastal defence
The Environment Agency (EA) is doing groundwork investigations to better understand the composition and condition of the embankment that covers 1.7km along Embankment Road, from Bembridge sailing club to St Helens.
New study warns 100-year floods could occur yearly by end of 21st century
A new study is warning that most coastal communities will encounter 100-year floods annually by the end of the century, even under a moderate scenario where carbon dioxide emissions peak by 2040.
Environment Agency completes £6.5 million Hexham Flood Alleviation Scheme
The Environment Agency has completed a £6.5 million flood defence scheme for Hexham in Northumberland which willl better protect up to 90 businesses.
Environment Minister launches construction of multi-million pound Bewdley flood scheme
Environment Minister Rebecca Pow MP attended a launch event yesterday to mark the official start of work on a major £6.2 million flood risk management scheme at Beales Corner in Bewdley, Worcestershire.
Environment Agency starts work on £29m upgrade for Humber flood defences
The Environment Agency has started work on a £29 million upgrade at Stallingborough for the Humber flood defences.
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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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