Environment Agency progresses work on next phase of £400m+ Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne Coastal Management Scheme
The Environment Agency is progressing work on the next phase of the Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne Coastal Management Scheme - one of the largest coastal flood risk projects in the country.
Environment Agency carries out flood safety exercise as part of nation-wide programme of reservoir checks
The Environment Agency led a training exercise at Rugeley flood storage area in Staffordshire this weekend, to rehearse emergency plans in the event of a major incident at the dam.
Defra announces Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair appointments
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced new Chair appointments to the Severn and Wye, Thames and Wessex Regional Flood and Coastal Committees (RFCCs).
Environment Agency starts £7 million beach management to reduce flood risk in Lincolnshire
The Environment Agency’s annual beach management to reduce the risk of flooding for Lincolnshire’s coastal communities will see sand topped up on beaches between Saltfleet and Gibraltar Point.
Environment Agency celebrates 40 years of Thames Barrier protecting London and the Thames Estuary
Today marks the fortieth anniversary of the garlanded opening ceremony for the Thames Barrier, one of the largest movable barriers in the world. It continues to provide vital and reliable protection from flooding to the nation’s capital to this day.
Association of British Insurers - 2023 weather damage insurance claims worst on record
According to the latest figures published today by the Association of British Insurers, property insurers paid out the equivalent of £13 million every day last year to help homeowners and businesses cope with unexpected and unwanted events.
Government opens Farming Recovery Fund to support farmers affected by flooding
The government has opened the Farming Recovery Fund to support farmers who suffered uninsurable damage to their land due to flooding this winter.
Environment Agency to set out plans for Guildford Flood Alleviation Scheme
The Environment Agency is inviting people who live or work in Guildford town centre to a drop-in event to find out more about the Guildford Flood Alleviation Scheme - the Agency is seeking input and feedback from the local community.
Environment Agency starts work new £10.6 million flood risk management scheme in Stoke-on-Trent
The Environment Agency has started work on a new £10.6 million flood risk management scheme to better protect homes and businesses in Stoke-on-Trent town centre.
Environment Agency explores options to reduce Birmingham floods
The Environment Agency is exploring options to help better protect communities in the Bournville and Stirchley areas of Birmingham from the devastation of flooding.
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Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality.
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