Ground investigation works start for £11 million flood defence scheme in Tadcaster
The Environment Agency has started ground investigations in Tadcaster to help develop a flood defence scheme to better protect homes from the risk of flooding.
Environment Agency launches new website to capture Severn Valley flood data
The Environment Agency has launched a new crowd reporter website to enable Severn Valley residents to share details of flooding in their communities.
£38m Foss Barrier upgrade and new flood defences officially opened
The newly refurbished Foss Barrier and completed flood defence work in the city has been officially opened at an event in York. The £38 million Environment Agency project to improve the barrier, combined with completed flood defence work in York, better protects 2,000 properties and makes the city more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Environment Agency sets out roadmap to 2026 for more flood and climate-resilient nation
The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a roadmap setting out practical actions to be taken over the next four years to tackle the growing threat of flooding from rivers, the sea, and surface water as well as coastal erosion.
Flood and coastal resilience - water regulators call on water companies for greater collaboration with other organisations
Ofwat and the Environment Agency have written to the water companies calling on them to collaborate and work in partnership with others within and beyond the sector, reflecting the needs of the areas in which they operate.
Deadline approaches to comment on Environment Agency Beales Corner flood defence consultation
The deadline is approaching to submit responses to the Environment Agency’s consultation about proposals to reduce flood risk at Beales Corner which closes on 31st May.
Environment Agency commits over £3.5m for repairs to collapsed flood wall in Matlock to protect 50 homes and businesses
The Environment Agency has pledged between £3.5 million to £5 million to restore the flood protection to Matlock, Derbyshire with a long-term solution to reinstate the River Derwent flood defences to protect 50 homes and businesses from flooding.
Environment Agency research highlights clear links between social deprivation and likelihood of flooding
New research by the Environment Agency has highlighted clear links between social deprivation and the likelihood of flooding.
Environment Agency to start work on new embankment and bridge at Lower Otter in Devon
The Environment Agency will start work next on the construction of a new embankment and bridge at Lower Otter in Devon above the height of the existing floodplain, providing access to a more resilient road in times of flooding.
National Infrastructure Commission CEO sets out approach to surface water flooding study
James Heath, Chief Executive Officer at the National Infrastructure Commission, has set out the approach the Commission is taking to its ongoing study on surface water flooding, together with potential areas the NIC is likely to make recommendations on, including governance, performance standards and investment levels.
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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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