Experts warn over continued delay on surface water management action and SuDS
Yet more unacceptable delays to the implementation of long-awaited legislation to make Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) compulsory for new developments in England and Wales have been exacerbated by an "overly-idealistic" interpretation of SuDS as natural above-ground drainage features, experts have warned.
Government announces nearly £7m extra for flood recovery funding
Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis has announced a further funding package of £6.7 million for local authorities affected by recent flooding and severe weather.
£multi-million flood repair bill threatens economic recovery
The Local Government Association is warning that vital investment in local growth and infrastructure projects could suffer if government does not step in to ease the cost of flood repairs.
Defra clarifies flood infrastructure spend
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published a paper providing an update on and correction to figures that were reported in April 2013 in order to clarify levels of Defra funding for flood and coastal erosion risk management in England.
SEPA targets flooding with new 'milestone' maps
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has today published the most comprehensive national source of data on flood hazard and risk for Scotland.
SuDS hit news headlines
The question of who will pay for Sustainable Drainage Systems and when measures put in place in the 2010 Floods Act has finally made the national headlines – the issue has been the lead item on BBC news this morning.
London Assembly flags up flood risk concerns for the capital
The London Assembly Environment Committee is seeking assurances from the Mayor of London that the city’s sea flood defences are both robust and future-proof.
Severn Trent Water sees 30% jump in flooding jobs due to stormy weather
Severn Trent Water has reported that the current rain and storms mean its teams have had to deal with 30 per cent more flooding incidents than normal.
21 severe flood warnings now in force across England and Wales
The Environment Agency now has 21 severe flood warnings - the highest category indicating a danger to life and property – in place in England and Wales as coastal communities face strong winds combined with high tides and large waves.
Natural Resources Wales completes £4.2m flood scheme investment
Natural Resources Wales has completed two flood schemes at a combined cost of £4.2 million.
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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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