Environment Agency starts work on Isle of Wight flood defences refurbishment
The Environment Agency is starting work next week on groundwork for flood defences in Shanklin and Yaverland, part of a wider programme to reduce risk of flooding and coastal erosion.
Forecasters warn of heavy rain and risk of more flooding in England this week
The Met Office and the Environment Agency are warning of more rain and the risk of more flooding during the course of this week.
Environment Agency partnership completes river reset project to eliminate 117 tonnes+ of carbon, help drought and reduce flooding
The Environment Agency has completed a river restoration partnership project which will eliminate more than 117 tonnes of carbon, help drought and reduce flooding.
SEPA warns Scotland faces week of unsettled weather and further risk of flooding
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scotland’s flood forecasting and warning authority, is warning of a week of unsettled weather and surface water flooding for Scotland.
EA Chief says Natural Flood Management key to battle against climate change and flooding
Environment Agency Chief Executive Sir James Bevan is calling for Natural Flood Management to be a core part of the nation’s defence against flooding and climate change.
Environment Agency to start work on £75m Canvey Island flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency is set to begin work on a £75 million project to keep homes and businesses in Canvey Island protected from flooding.
Environment Agency £5m+ Matlock flood defence work to reach halfway milestone at Christmas
The Environment Agency’s project to restore flood protection from the River Derwent in Matlock, Derbyshire and better protect 50 homes and businesses from flooding will reach its halfway stage this Christmas.
Scottish Water staff battle flooding to safeguard water supply after floods force WTW shutdown
Scottish Water staff have spoken about their battle to safeguard the water supply to homes and businesses in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire after severe flooding a fortnight ago forced the shutdown of its Ballater Water Treatment Works.
National Infrastructure Commission says £12 bn investment needed to tackle surface water flooding - water companies must play key role in managing and investing in flood infrastructure
The National Infrastructure Commission is calling for a £12 billion investment in effective drainage measures to tackle surface water flooding in England and for water companies to play a key role in managing and investing in flood risk infrastructure.
Environment Agency completes £40m Ouse Washes flood scheme to protect thousands of homes from flooding
The Environment Agency has completed a multi-million pound project to raise the Middle Level Barrier Bank of the Ouse Washes Flood Storage Reservoir and protect thousands of homes from flooding.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
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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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