New £6.6 million Hull flood defence scheme completed
An official visit to mark completion of the new flood defences at Albert Dock in Hull, built at a cost of £6.6 million, is taking place today.
Anglian Water drainage network data used to predict Southend flood risk
Southend’s entire drainage network is currently being surveyed to create a digital model to predict flood risk.
Environment Agency to set out plans for proposed £92m Boston flood barrier
New information about plans for the proposed £92 million Boston Barrier flood defence scheme is being launched by the Environment Agency at a series of events starting next week.
Storm Barney set to increase UK flood risk
Barney, the second storm to be named by the Met Office this season, is set to bring additional rain and damaging winds to the United Kingdom on Tuesday.
Storm Abigail: United Utilities deals with 98% increase in flood-related calls
United Utilities worked around the clock with the Environment Agency, and other partners to help protect properties from flooding over the weekend as a result of heavy rain and gales topping 50mph from storm Abigail.
Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood threat in northern England
The Environment Agency has lifted severe flood warnings in place for Cumbria but is urging communities in northern England to remain vigilant against the threat of flooding.
£36m Essex coast protection scheme completed under budget and early
The £36 million Clacton and Holland-on-Sea coast protection scheme in Essex, UK, has been completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
Environment Agency sets out plans for £14m Dawlish flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency and partner Teignbridge District Council are holding a public exhibition to provide more information about the planned £14 million Dawlish Warren beach management scheme.
Preparing for UK water extremes: flooding and drought
This article first appeared on the Committee on Climate Change Blog
David Style from the Committee on Climate Change, the Government’s independent adviser on climate change adaptation, considers the potential impacts of climate change on flooding and water availability in the UK, based on new research commissioned by the Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC).
Environment Agency use solar power cameras for flood risk monitoring
The Environment Agency is using new high tech cameras to monitor flood risks in Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.
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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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