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.
Deadline nears to submit evidence for National Flood Resilience Review
The deadline is approaching for submissions to the Call for Evidence under the National Flood Resilience Review launched by the government following Storm Desmond last December.
Environment Agency looks for new Regional Flood Committee members
The Environment Agency is looking for new members to join the Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) which covers all or part of Oxfordshire, Swindon, London and Essex, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey and Hampshire.
Carbon Trust: UK public sector "largely unprepared" for climate change risks including flooding
New Carbon Trust research has revealed that only a quarter (25%) of public sector organisations surveyed have plans in place to adapt services and operations to the impacts of climate change, such as more frequent flooding or higher temperatures.
Thames Barrier closes for first time this winter
The Thames Barrier was closed on Wednesday this week – the first time this winter - to reduce the risk of flooding in London and along the Thames catchment.
South West Water starts innovative SuDS scheme to reduce sewer flooding
South West Water has started work this week on an innovative sustainable drainage scheme to reduce sewer flooding in the South Hams village of Aveton Gifford.
Severn Trent works 24/7 to tackle sewer flooding during stormy weather
Severn Trent Water has been working round the clock this week to tackle sewer flooding during stormy weather.
Flood prevention among €8 billion of new projects approved by EIB
The European Investment Bank has approved EUR €8.2 billion of new loans to support thirty-seven new projects which include schemes to reduce river flooding, coastal erosion and landslides in southern Italy and improving flood protection in the Netherlands.
Communities set to get greater say in flood defence spending
Ian Heijne, Client Director for Water Management at global design engineering consultancy Atkins discusses how a new initiative could help communities to a greater say in local flood defence decisions.
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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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