EA Lincshore campaign to reduce flood risk draws to close for 2015
The Environment Agency’s flagship Lincshore scheme, which sees sand dredged from the sea bed and pumped onto the beach, replacing levels lost to the sea during the winter, has drawn to a successful close for 2015.
“Don’t underestimate flooding and water pollution risks,” COMAH sites warned
Industrial and commercial sites at higher risk from major accident hazards must avoid complacency by reviewing their protection from flood risk and water pollution as new regulations came into effect from the start of June , experts are warning.
Environment Agency work on £3m Teeside flood defence scheme continues
Teesside’s Transporter Bridge will be closed to vehicles for up to two months from next week as work to protect hundreds of Port Clarence homes and businesses from the threat of flooding continues.
Mott MacDonald to design £15m Stonehaven flood protection scheme
Mott MacDonald is designing a £15 million flood protection scheme in Stonehaven, UK on behalf of Aberdeenshire Council.
Twitter tool to visualise flood data
A company that specialises in unlocking the power of data has developed an alert system that gives a real-time picture of river levels and the potential for flooding at more than 2400 locations across England and Wales.
RHS warns more hard surfacing in UK is increasing flood risk
The Royal Horticultural Society is warning that increasing levels of hard surfacing and evidence of an alarming trend of Britain paving over its front gardens is causing environmental problems, with increased risk of flooding at top of the list.
Environment Agency seeks new members for Wessex flood risk committee
The Environment Agency is looking for 3 members of the public to join the Wessex Regional Flood and Coastal Committee to represent conservation, coastal process and general interests.
South West Water 're-greens' urban spaces to create natural flood alleviation
South West Water is currently developing WaterShed projects right across its region aimed at 're-greening' urban spaces to create natural flood alleviation in towns and cities prone to sewer flooding.
Environment Agency investigates Thames estuary flood defences
The Environment Agency is carrying out detailed engineering and structural investigations into the condition of tidal flood defences in London and the Thames estuary via its Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 programme (TEAM2100).
Industry leaders gather for major flooding conference
Industry leaders from across the UK’s flood defence community will be gathering in London next week for a special one-day event, hosted by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
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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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