Yorkshire Water relocates flood pumps to facilitate faster response by councils
Two large storm pumps have been relocated by Yorkshire Water so agencies can respond quicker to protect homes and businesses from the risk of flooding.
CCC warns MPs over lack of data on UK critical infrastructure assets at risk of flooding
The independent Committee on Climate Change(CCC) has warned MPs on the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee over the lack of information on critical infrastructure assets at risk of flooding in the UK.
Anglian Water contributes £100k to protect Norfolk coast from flooding
Anglian Water is contributing £100,000 of funding to the Wash East Coastal Management Strategy to help protect the North Norfolk Coast.
Port of Boston announce full support for £97m Boston Barrier Scheme
The Port of Boston has announced its full backing of the proposed Boston Barrier and has formally withdrawn its objection to the Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) application made by the Environment Agency in August 2016.
Environment Agency completes 1st phase of £28m Perry Barr & Witton flood scheme
The Environment Agency has completed the first phase work on a £28 million scheme to help reduce the risk of flooding in Perry Barr and Witton.
Welsh Assembly allocates £32m to reduce flood risk to over 2,000 homes
Welsh Assembly Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, will today announce £32 million capital funding to reduce the risk from flooding to over 2,100 homes and businesses across Wales.
Environment Agency to spend £12m on flood defence maintenance in 2017/18
The Environment Agency will spend approximately £12 million on flood defence maintenance to reduce risk to local communities during the next financial year.
Environment Agency progresses plans for Wilton flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency is progressing with its proposals for a new flood defence scheme in Wilton, near Salisbury.
East coast surge prompts people to sign up for flood warnings
More than 2,000 people in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire signed up for flood warnings in just two days when flooding threatened the east coast in January, according to the Environment Agency.
Yorkshire Water sets out Natural Flood Management plan for Calder Valley
Yorkshire Water has published its long term Natural Flood Management plan for the Calder Valley in West Yorkshire.
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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.
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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. -
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