National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy 2019 - Environment Agency publishes initial scoping report
The Environment Agency has announced plans to undertake a Strategic Environmental Assessment for the National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy 2050.
Phase two Leeds flood plans - strong focus on Natural Flood Management
An outline business case for phase 2 of the Leeds Flood Alleviation scheme has been submitted to government, which outlines plans to reduce flood risk to the city upstream of the city centre, taking a catchment wide approach.
Environment Agency seeks planning permission for £42m tidal flood scheme for Hull
The Environment Agency has submitted a planning application for a £42 million Humber Hull Frontage Improvement Scheme to provide better protection from flooding for 113,000 homes and businesses at risk from tidal flooding.
Flood reduction project resumes in Ovingham using SuDS solutions
Work is due to resume on a flood reduction scheme in Ovingham which will see Northumbrian Water's Rainwise initiative help to manage surface water within the village to help protect homes against future flooding.
Construction work starts on £13m+ Lincolnshire Lakes flood defence scheme
Construction works have begun on a £13.3 million flood defence scheme for the strategic £1.2 billion Lincolnshire Lakes regeneration project which will see six new lakeside villages created on a former flood plain.
£32m Adur tidal walls flood defence scheme reaches final construction stage
The Environment Agency's 7.2 kilometre long Adur tidal walls flood defence scheme in Shoreham-by-Sea is reaching the final stages of construction with completion expected by the end of the year.
Environment Agency works with North East businesses on flood resilience
The Environment Agency is working with North East businesses on flood resilience and has launched a campaign to ensure North East businesses are prepared for flooding.
Torrential rain causes flash floods in Southern France
Torrential rain which has fallen in the space of a few hours has caused flash floods in Southern France – the worst-hit areas are Gard, Ardeche and Drome.
Construction work starts on £2.5m South Tyneside flood scheme
Construction work on the main part of the £2.5 million Monkton Flood Alleviation Scheme to protect 100 homes in South Tyneside has started this week.
Environment Agency confirms commitment to £8m+ Lower Otter Restoration Project
The Environment Agency has confirmed its commitment to the Lower Otter Restoration Project while applications for funding grants are made.
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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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