Environment Agency warns river flooding in Lincolnshire set to continue
The Environment Agency is warning that ongoing river flooding is expected to continue over the next five days in Wainfleet, Lincolnshire and that further properties could be affected.
EA uses satellite technology to prevent pollution and hazards from soil water run-off
The Environment Agency and Herefordshire Council are using satellite technology to target sites where soil water run-off is causing big problems for the environment and the county’s roads.
Environment Agency to start work on final stage of £1m pumping station overhaul
Work is set to start on the final stage of a £1 million scheme to refurbish a vital pumping station in north-east Essex which helps to protect homes and businesses from the risk of flooding.
New research shows inland flood defences save UK £1.1 billion a year
Landmark research published this week says that £1.1 billion a year of flood damage is being prevented by the UK’s current network of river barriers and defences.
Met Office –weather and flood warnings continue
The Met Office is continuing to issue weather warnings as a result of the ongoing unsettled weather and heavy rain – the forecaster has issued a number of National Severe Weather Warnings this week for parts of England, Scotland and Wales.
VolkerStevin joins Centre for Flood Risk and Resilience
VolkerStevin has partnered with Brunel University’s Centre for Flood Risk and Resilience.
Construction work starts on £45m York Flood Alleviation Scheme
A major milestone has been reached as construction work gets underway on the Environment Agency’s York Flood Alleviation Scheme, in partnership with City of York Council.
Environment Agency consults on flood risk strategy for Lincolnshire coast
The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on a new vision for the future of flood risk management between Saltfleet and Gibraltar Point on the Lincolnshire coast.
Environment Agency & RSBP look for landowners to partner in pioneering flood project
The pioneering Water for Farming and Wildlife (WFFW) project, a partnership between the Environment Agency and RSPB, is exploring whether temporarily flooding agricultural land around the Humber could benefit farmers and wildlife.
Environment Agency considers options for Calstock flood defence improvement scheme
The Environment Agency is investigating proposals to manage the risk of flooding in Calstock, Cornwall, from the River Tamar - the scheme is needed urgently.
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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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