Storm Christoph - Met Office and Environment Agency warn of significant flood risks
Both the Met Office and the Environment Agency are warning of significant flood risks as the impacts of Storm Christoph are being felt across the country.
Massive new flood gate fitted in York as part of £38m Foss Barrier upgrade
A massive new replacement flood gate is being air-lifted into place at the Foss Barrier this week, marking a major milestone in a £38 million upgrade that will reduce flood risk to around 1,200 properties in York.
Environment Agency extends deadline for Expressions of Interest in flood and coastal resilience innovation programme
The Environment Agency has extended the deadline to submit Expressions of Interest to participate in its £200 million flood and coastal resilience innovation programme from 15 January 2021 to 29 January 2021.
Environment Agency improves Ironbridge flood defences following review of flooding issues
Ironbridge in Shropshire has been made more resilient to flooding following a review by the Environment Agency of the issues faced in the February 2020 floods.
£7m South Withernsea Coastal Defence Scheme completed
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced that work on the £7 million South Withernsea Coastal Defence Scheme, off Withernsea Bay beach, has now been completed.
Environment Agency consults on £3.3m plans to reduce flood risk in Warrington
The Environment Agency has launched a public consultation on proposals for a £3.3 million flood risk management scheme in Penketh and Whittle Brooks in Warrington that could reduce the risk of flooding to 221 properties.
Environment Agency working day and night to reduce flood impact
The Environment Agency is warning communities to stay vigilant while flood risk continues for the next few days in parts of England, with ongoing flooding expected in some areas due to recent extreme weather and some further flooding possible as more rain is expected.
North Tyneside £6m flood partnership project wins four separate awards
A £6 million project which reduced flood risks to thousands of North Tyneside residents has won four separate awards this month.
Boston Barrier flood gate now fully operational
The Environment Agency has announced that the Boston Barrier flood gate is now fully operational and ready to give an enhanced level of flood protection to over 13,000 homes and businesses in the town.
Yorkshire Water - Hebden Bridge reservoirs to be lowered in fight against floods
Reservoir levels above Hebden Bridge will be lowered once again this winter, as one part of a range of measures put in place to help protect the town from flooding.
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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
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