Online digital tool for coastal practitioners launched to make Shoreline Management Plans easier to access, understand and use
A new map-based digital tool will make plans for shoreline management easier to access, understand and use for coastal practitioners and the public alike, the Environment Agency has announced today.
Falkirk Council progresses next stage in £672 million flood defence scheme – despite funding uncertainty
After consideration of an update report last week, Falkirk Council’s Executive Committee has agreed that Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme - Scotland’s largest flood scheme - can proceed to the statutory notification stage.
North Yorkshire man given suspended prison sentence for illegal dumping on flood plain
A North Yorkshire man has received a suspended prison sentence for the illegal deposit of waste on the River Swale flood plain.
Statutory consultation launches on proposals for £600m+ River Thames Scheme to mitigate major flood risk
This week sees the launch of the statutory consultation on proposals for the River Thames Scheme (RTS) by the Environment Agency, Surrey County Council and local borough partners – the scheme covers part of the largest area of undefended, developed floodplain in England.
MPs warn Environment Agency funding shortfalls are responsible for deteriorating state of flood defences
In a report published today, the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee is warning that shortfalls in Environment Agency funding are responsible for the deteriorating state of England’s flood defences.
Government announces payments for communities affected by flooding
Flood-hit communities impacted by Storm Henk can now apply for thousands of pounds from the government to help them recover.
Environment Agency warns people to remain vigilant as flooding continues in England
The Environment Agency is warning people to remain vigilant as flooding continues in England where the number of properties which have flooded has now reached the 2,000 mark.
More flooding forecast in England and more rain to come
Widespread flooding and heavy rain have impacted much of England – and the Met Office is forecasting more rain and more flooding as river levels continue to rise.
Dozens of flood warnings remain in place around UK following Storm Garret
Dozens of flood warnings still remain in place around the UK and thousands of homes are still without power in Scotland in the wake of Storm Gerrit.
New report finds 9 million UK homes at risk of flooding
A new report has found 9 million UK homes are at risk of flooding, of which 1.3 million at risk from groundwater, according to pioneering new analysis.
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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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