Northumberland river overtops banks and splits in two during heavy rain
The River Coquet in Northumberland has split into two after overtopping its banks during heavy rain earlier this month.
Environment Agency to start work on £40m Lydd Ranges sea defence scheme
The Environment Agency is getting ready to start work in April 2021 on the £40 million Lydd Ranges sea defence scheme.
Climate change - Parliamentary Committee warns Government lack of clear flood-resilience targets puts England at risk of 'playing catch-up'
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee is warning that the Government’s “ vague flood defence objectives” are leaving English homes and businesses vulnerable to climate change.
Environment Agency starting ground investigations for £9m Padiham flood scheme
The Environment Agency has said that the next step towards the construction of Padiham’s £9 million flood scheme will start this week when ground investigation work begins on proposed sites.
Thousands of crucial flood defences across England were in poor condition last year, Greenpeace warns
Inspections found that more than 3,400 crucial flood defence assets across England were in poor condition last year, according to figures seen by Unearthed, the investigative arm of leading environmental organisation Greenpeace.
Storm Christoph – thousands of homes evacuated overnight as result of flooding
Two thousand homes in Didsbury in Greater Manchester have been evacuated overnight as heavy rain from Storm Christoph falling on already saturated ground has resulted in significant surface and river water flooding.
Environment Agency and Met Office warn flood warnings are increasing as Storm Christoph brings more rain
The Environment Agency and the Met Office are warning that flood warnings are set to increase as Storm Christoph brings more rain.
Storm Christoph - Met Office and Environment Agency warn of significant flood risks
Both the Met Office and the Environment Agency are warning of significant flood risks as the impacts of Storm Christoph are being felt across the country.
Massive new flood gate fitted in York as part of £38m Foss Barrier upgrade
A massive new replacement flood gate is being air-lifted into place at the Foss Barrier this week, marking a major milestone in a £38 million upgrade that will reduce flood risk to around 1,200 properties in York.
Environment Agency extends deadline for Expressions of Interest in flood and coastal resilience innovation programme
The Environment Agency has extended the deadline to submit Expressions of Interest to participate in its £200 million flood and coastal resilience innovation programme from 15 January 2021 to 29 January 2021.
News Showcase
-
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
Expert Focus
News Sections
Other Latest News
- Northumbrian Water outlines £100m procurement plans for specialist Advisory Services to support major strategic infrastructure programmes
- Southern Water set to progress £30m investment to reduce storm overflows in new areas of Sussex and Surrey
- Scottish Water expands renewable energy generation at Blairlinnans Site with 648 more solar panels
- Mining Remediation Authority seeks supply chain interest in Wemyss Metal Mine Works scheme
- Water and sanitation in focus at UN General Assembly High-level Week 2026
- White Horse Reservoir - Thames Water seeks supplier interest in upcoming procurement of £48m contract for Independent Technical Advisor
Watch
-
Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
Top Stories
- Northumbrian Water outlines £100m procurement plans for specialist Advisory Services to support major strategic infrastructure programmes
- White Horse Reservoir - Thames Water seeks supplier interest in upcoming procurement of £48m contract for Independent Technical Advisor
- Anglian Water invites suppliers to register interest in upcoming £60 million Fens and Lincolnshire Reservoirs Early Works Partner (EWP) procurement
Login / Register
New Account Registrations
To register for a new account with Waterbriefing, please contact us via email at waterbriefing@imsbis.org
Existing waterbriefing users - log into the new website using your original username and the new password 'waterbriefing'. You can then change your password once logged in.