Rail investigators flag up drainage system failures in fatal Aberdeenshire derailment
A Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) investigation has found that errors in the construction of a drainage system were the primary cause of a fatal train derailment at Carmont in Aberdeenshire last year.
New £42 million flood defence scheme for Hull officially opened
Hull’s new Humber frontage flood defences which provide greater protection to 113,000 homes and businesses, as well as local infrastructure and other public amenities has been officially opened.
Environment Agency issues Severe Flood Warnings for Bewdley in Worcestershire and Ironbridge, Shropshire
The Environment Agency issued two Severe Flood Warnings late yesterday afternoon for Bewdley in Worcestershire and Ironbridge, Shropshire - residents in the flood-risk areas are being urged to evacuate with support from police and council.
Storm Franklin brings high winds, heavy rain, flooding and further disruption across the UK
Storm Franklin, one of three named storms categorised as a named storm by the Met Office, is causing considerable ongoing disruption and flooding in the UK, particularly in Northern Ireland and North West England.
£7m funding unlocks next stage for Isle of Wight coastal defence capital schemes with total potential cost of £54.7m
The construction of four major coastal defence capital schemes on the Isle of Wight with a total potential cost of £54.7 million to reduce the risk of flooding and coastal erosion moves one step closer to completion after receiving £7 million of central government funding.
Storm Eunice - Environment Agency and Met Office warn coastal communities over flooding from tidal surge
The Environment Agency is urging people living in flood risk communities along the north coast of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset to prepare for flooding from a forecast tidal surge caused by Storm Eunice tomorrow.
Environment Agency seeks market input on £275m River Thames flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency (EA) is inviting Tier 2 suppliers and SMEs to participate in a market engagement exercise for the £275 million River Thames flood defence scheme.
Environment Agency - increasing flood resilience in the River Great Ouse
The Environment Agency (EA) has published a detailed update setting out how it is working to increase flood resilience in the River Great Ouse.
Natural Flood Management work underway in Northumberland village
The Environment Agency is working with Tyne Rivers Trust and landowners to use natural materials to slow the flow of water on the Birkey Burn and Red Burn catchments upstream of Acomb.
South Yorkshire alliance outlines ambitious partnership plan to manage flood risk in South Yorkshire
Councils and environmental organisations across South Yorkshire have launched an ambitious plan this week to reduce flood risk and tackle the climate emergency head on.
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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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