Water sector progresses 21st Century Drainage Programme
UK Water, the body which represents all the UK water companies, has published a new report which highlights the need to ensure the nation’s sewerage systems are fit for purpose and looks at the added pressures itwill need to withstand in the future.
Environment Agency progresses £6m+ River Medway Flood Storage Areas plans
The Environment Agency is currently working with Kent County Council, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council and Maidstone Borough Council to develop options to reduce the risk of flooding to communities via the proposed £6 million-plus River Medway Flood Storage Areas (FSAs) project.
AECOM – expert analysis of Govt National Flood Resilience Review
Jon Robinson, Director – Water at global built environment consultancy AECOM takes an expert view of the Government’s National Flood Resilience Review and says innovative thinking is needed to protect communities, businesses and vital infrastructure from future flooding.
Experts highlight key role of SuDS in flood risk management
A leading supplier of water management and stormwater control systems has welcomed the greater recognition of the flood risks posed by surface water in the Government’s National Flood Resilience Review – and restated the crucial role of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in managing this type of risk.
Northumbrian Water launches community initiative to tackle flood risk
Primary school pupils have become the first to take part in a new proactive community initiative launched by Northumbrian Water which will address potential future flood risk and help build resilience to climate change.
Environment Agency progresses work on £50m+ flood defences for York and Leeds
The Environment Agency is progressing with work on a £17 million upgrade to ensure Yorkshire will be better protected from floods this winter and the £33 million+ River Aire flood alleviation scheme for Leeds.
Environment Agency consults on Leics flood risk management strategy
The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a new consultation on the Leicester Integrated Flood Risk Management Strategy.
Atkins – an expert’s perspective on the National Flood Resilience Review
Ian Heijne, Technical Director for Flood Risk and Resilience at Atkins, one of the world’s leading design, engineering and project management consultancies, discusses the Government’s National Flood Resilience Review.
Major £7m Newcastle flood scheme completed
Northumbrian Water and the Environment Agency have completed a major £7 million joint flood reduction scheme in Brunton Park, Newcastle which began in October 2014.
Environment Agency warns over risk of flash floods
The Environment Agency has warned people to be aware of the risks of flash flooding as a result of heavy rainfall which began yesterday evening continuing across large parts of the country 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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