Environment Agency flood report: technology and innovation are key to asset maintenance
The Environment Agency has published its annual report on managing flood and coastal erosion risk in England for the period April 2014 to March 2015, flagging up technology and innovation as key to asset condition and maintenance.
Environment Agency reviews options for Exe Estuary flood scheme
The Environment Agency is reviewing options to manage the risk of tidal flooding at Starcross and Cockwood on the Exe Estuary in Devon - identified as a priority scheme in the Exe Estuary Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy.
EA objects to 3238 planning applications on flood risk grounds
Latest figures published by the Environment Agency show that between 1st April 2014 and 31st March 2015 the Agency objected to a total of 3238 planning applications on flood risk grounds.
Northumbrian Water sets out plans for major £8m SuDS flood scheme
Northumbrian Water, North Tyneside Council and the Environment Agency are today setting out detailed plans for an £8 million sustainable surface water management scheme which will reduce flood risk in Killingworth and Longbenton by removing surface water from the sewer network.
Anglian Water invests £3 million in Clacton coastal protection scheme
A major coastal protection scheme in Clacton is set to receive with a funding boost of £3 million from Anglian Water.
Environment Agency updates flood guidance for COMAH sites
The Environment Agency has issued updated flood guidance for sites regulated under Environmental Permitting Regulations and the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations.
SWWater: rainwater diversion to tackle sewer flooding
South West Water is holding a public event for residents to discuss ways of preventing sewer flooding in Aveton Gifford on 9 July.
Environment Agency sets out plans for £3m Badsey flood risk scheme
The Environment Agency has set out its plans and details of progress to date on the proposed £3 million Badsey flood risk management scheme.
Plans for £120m Oxford flood alleviation scheme move ahead
The Environment Agency and its partners are running a series of ‘drop-in’ sessions at various locations in and around Oxford over 6 days from 23 June to 3 July to provide an update on progress on the proposed £120 million Oxford flood alleviation scheme.
Budget: engineers warn on cuts affecting flood defence infrastructure
Leading engineers have urged Government to “act with caution” when making spending cuts in areas such as flood risk management, that could impact on the resilience of the UK and its infrastructure networks.
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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. -
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.
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