In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Jon Darwent, Principal Consultant at Stantec argues that for strategic resource options (SROs) to contribute to best value regional plans, they need to be developed with a focus on the objectives and criteria by which plans will be judged, avoid uneconomic investments, operational inefficiencies and enhance resilience.

Anglian Water is this week celebrating the 150th anniversary since its historic underground reservoir in the heart of Norwich was officially opened and began supplying water to the city.

Reservoir levels above Hebden Bridge will be lowered once again this winter, as one part of a range of measures put in place to help protect the town from flooding.

Three years ago, London’s largest urban wetland nature reserve opened to the public for the first time, thanks to a £4.5 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Environment Agency has reported that September rainfall totals were below the long-term average across most of England in its latest monthly water situation report.

Thames Water has reported the highest ever demand for water recorded in the Thames Valley during the driest ever May.

Sensor technology used in conjunction with satellites is being used to enhance monitoring of a North East reservoir dam, following a successful pilot project.

Thames Water has gone out to tender with a contract for reservoirs repair and maintenance services worth an estimated £22.08 million.

One of Thames Water’s most spectacular structures – hidden under ancient woodland in London – was revealed in all its Victorian glory during work to maintain the exceptional standard of the company’s drinking water.

Yorkshire Water is once again carrying out a trial to lower Hebden Bridge Reservoirs levels to help reduce flood risk.