River obstruction to be removed in Knaresborough to reduce flood risk
An obstruction to the water flow on the River Nidd in Knaresborough will be removed by the Environment Agency this weekend, reducing a potential localised flood risk.
Environment Agency completes £3m Teeside flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has completed a £3 million flood defence project in partnership with local business Wilton Engineering to deliver the Port Clarence flood alleviation scheme on the River Tees.
Environment Agency plans £300m+ scheme to reduce flood risk around Heathrow
The Environment Agency has published proposals setting out plans to reduce flood risk around Heathrow between Datchet and Teddington – estimated cost of construction is currently put at £302 million-plus.
Flood investment: Environment Agency updates climate change guidance
The Environment Agency has updated its guidance setting out how risk management authorities can account for climate change within their flood and coastal erosion risk management investment decisions.
Northumbrian Water invests £2.5m in flood protection scheme
Northumbrian Water is starting work today on an innovative £2.5 million project which will see rainwater being diverted away from Cullercoats and out to the North Sea.
Calderdale Council launches local Floods Commission
Calderdale Council has launched a Floods Commission in response to the unprecedented flooding on Boxing Day 2015.
Over 1500 attendees at inaugural Flood & Coast 2016 conference
The Environment Agency-led inaugural Flood & Coast 2016 conference held in Telford this week has received a ringing endorsement from speakers, conference delegates and exhibitors alike.
Environment Agency: revitalising natural landscapes can reduce flood risk
The Environment Agency has flagged up that revitalising natural landscapes can reduce flood risk.
Environment Agency puts cost of 2013-14 winter floods at up to £1.5bn
A detailed report published by the Environment Agency today quantifying the damages caused by flooding in England and Wales between December 2013 and March 2014 puts the cost at as much as £1.5 billion.
Key flood and coastal erosion stakeholders meet next week in Telford
Key stakeholders are meeting next week in Telford to discuss key issues in resilience and response to flooding and coastal erosion at the Environment Agency’s major 3 day conference Flood & Coast 2016.
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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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