Flooding - Govt Surface Water Management Action Plan says "necessary to go much further"
The Government has fulfilled a commitment in the 2016 National Flood Resilience Review with the publication of a Surface Water Management Action Plan.
EA announces £40m extra funding to boost regeneration and better protect thousands of homes against flooding
Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has announced that thousands of properties across England will be better protected against the threat of flooding thanks to a multi-million pound investment by the government.
Environment Agency starts work on 2nd phase of £32m flood scheme
The Environment Agency is progressing construction work on the £32 million flood scheme for Perry Barr and Witton, near Birmingham - the scheme will reduce flood risk for 1,400 properties currently at risk of flooding from the River Tame, including 950 homes.
Natural flood management scheme for Yorkshire Dales communities gets under way
A scheme to help better protect rural communities in the Yorkshire Dales from being cut-off by flood water using natural measures starts this summer.
Environment Agency seeks feedback on next section of £45m York Flood Alleviation Scheme
The Environment Agency has released further details for three sections of its £45m York Flood Alleviation Scheme and is holding a public event to provide more information and get feedback on the proposals.
Green light for vital part of £30m Mytholmroyd flood defence scheme
Plans to construct flood walls at an industrial estate in Mytholmroyd to provide better protection for both businesses and residents have been approved by Calderdale Flood Recovery and Resilience Partnership Board.
Balfour Beatty completes £63m flood defence scheme to protect 7500 homes
A £63 million coastal defence scheme led by Wyre Council, in partnership with the Environment Agency and main contractor Balfour Beatty, to shore up Rossall’s sea defences while reducing flood risk to 7,500 homes has been officially opened.
Thunderstorms and flash floods hit UK
Thunderstorms have brought torrential rain, frequent lightning and some hail to parts of the UK this Bank Holiday weekend which saw the Environment Agency issue a number of National Severe Weather Warnings - both Amber and Yellow.
VBA starts work on £30m flood alleviation scheme at Mytholmroyd
The VBA joint venture comprising VolkerStevin, Boskalis Westminster and SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business has started design and build work on the Environment Agency’s £30 million flood defence scheme in Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire.
Environment Agency sets out plans for £42m tidal flood scheme for Hull
The Environment Agency has been setting out its plans this week about a multi-million scheme to protect thousands of properties from flooding from the Humber.
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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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