Environment Agency warns "be prepared for more flooding"
The Environment Agency is continuing to warn communities to be prepared for flooding following yesterday’s heavy rain and high winds in the wake of Storm Angus.
Floods Directive: EC urges Greece to act on protection against flooding
The European Commission is urging Greece to live up to its obligations by bringing its national laws on the assessment and management of flood risks into line with the EU rules on flood protection.
Environment Agency sets out new flood defence plan for York
The Environment Agency has announced a new five-year plan to better protect York against flooding - the options are based on the Agency's ambition to achieve a consistent standard of flood protection across the city.
Flood defences – Environment Agency says Thames Valley is "winter ready"
The Environment Agency says that the Thames Valley is now “winter ready” for the increasing likelihood of severe weather causing disruption to homes, businesses and communities during the winter months.
Vancouver mulls $300m to $800m flood resilience options
Vancouver is currently considering a number of options to strengthen the resilience of the city’s flood defences ranging between $300 million to $800 million.
Environment Agency reaches milestone in £17m Foss Barrier flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has reached a milestone in the £17 million programme of improvements at the Foss Barrier with the installation of the last of eight new, high capacity pumps.
Defra announces Cumbria flood competition winners
The top prize in a competition to find innovative ways to tackle flooding focusing on the Eden catchment in Cumbria has been awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates and Lancaster University.
Environment Agency submits planning application for £3.8m Totnes flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has submitted plans for a scheme to reduce flood risk to over 400 homes and businesses in Totnes to South Hams District Council.
Environment Agency progresses £3m Rugeley flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has provided an update on how plans to build a £3 million flood defence scheme in Rugeley, Staffordshire are progressing.
Balfour Beatty calls on Government to bring forward “shovel ready” flood defence schemes
Balfour Beatty is calling on the Government to bring forward ‘shovel ready’ schemes, including flood defence works, in its‘Small Scale, Big Impact: Infrastructure and Economic Regeneration’ paper published today.
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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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