Environment Agency - Tyne Valley flood investment continues five years on from Storm Desmond
The Environment Agency has invested £10 million to improve flood defences since Storm Desmond wreaked havoc across Northumberland five years ago – and is due to spend a further £10 million over the next six years.
NAO warns over gaps in government approach to managing flood risk in England
A new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) finds that while the government is on track to achieve its target for better protecting 300,000 more homes from flooding by March 2021, it does not have a comprehensive measure of its progress in reducing the overall level of flood risk across England.
Planning chiefs approve plans for a flood storage area in York
Proposals to create a flood storage area on the River Foss north of Strensall have been approved by York City Council’s planning committee.
Environment Agency progresses £30m Flood Alleviation Scheme for three Essex villages
The Environment Agency is progressing its work on the £30 million Flood Alleviation Scheme and continuing to work on the final design for the scheme, which aims to protect thecommunities in Coggeshall, Feering and Kelvedon from further flooding.
Environment Agency progresses work on £42m tidal flood defence scheme for Hull
Part of the Trans Pennine Trail is re-opening in Hull after an upgrade to flood defences on the Victoria Dock Village western frontage.
Environment Agency - South Yorkshire flood defences repaired one year on from floods
The Environment Agency has announced that flood defences across South Yorkshire, damaged by the November 2019 floods, have been repaired or have temporary repairs or measures in place for winter, as part of a regional flood recovery programme.
Environment Agency collaborates with Ministry of Defence on Thorney Island flood defence project
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Environment Agency signed a memorandum of understanding, forming a partnership that will create an important large-scale habitat with the potential to reduce the impacts of climate change.
Met Office warns future weather extremes likely to break new records
A new set of projections from the Met Office reveal that extremes of rainfall and high temperatures are expected to exceed the extreme conditions already experienced in the UK, breaking records and placing increasing challenges on health, infrastructure and services.
Environment Agency £100m Boston Flood Barrier wins at 2020 Institution of Civil Engineers Awards
The Environment Agency’s £100 million Boston Barrier scheme has won an internationally renowned award recognising sustainability in civil engineering.
Environment Agency and Shropshire Council outline proposals for Severn Valley water management plan
The Environment Agency and Shropshire Council are getting ready to engage with communities about proposals that seek to help people and businesses along the River Severn be prepared and resilient to the impacts of climate change.
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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
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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