Wessex Water and partners progress work to tackle flooding in Chard
Wessex Water and partners are progressing work to tackle flooding in Chard - Chard residents are being urged to back a new phase of the drive to reduce historic local issues with flooding by joining a pilot project that could see more than 800 water butts handed out to homes in the Somerset town.
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.
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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
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