Yorkshire Water: new £16m pumping station reduces flood risk to 15,000 homes in Hull
Yorkshire Water has reduced flood risk to 15,000 homes in Hull as its new £16 million Bransholme storm water pump station officially opens.
Report warns local authorities in England “critically underprepared” for severe weather events
A new report by the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is warning that the majority of new local plans in England are failing to cut carbon emissions and to plan for the scale of severe weather predicted over future years.
Climate change: impact of land management on flood risk ignored for too long
In an Expert Focus article on Waterbriefing, Daniel Johns, head of adaptation at the Committee on Climate Change explores how natural flood managenment and using land more intelligently will limit flood damage.
Natural Resources Wales takes innovative approach to flood maintenance work
Specialists from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are taking a new, innovative approach to flood maintenance work on the River Rhymney which is benefiting both people and wildlife.
Can storm water management and planning be the answer to preventing flooding in the UK?
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Jeremy Jones, Associate Director, Technical Authority for Storm Water Management and Planning, Atkins discusses whether storm water management and planning can provide the answer to preventing flooding in the UK.
New study warns England’s flood strategy is failing and costs could spiral
New research from the Green Alliance suggests that England’s flood strategy is failing – the think tank is warning that a new approach urgently needed from government to protect communities and stop costs spiralling.
Government to invest £15m in natural flood management
The Government has committed to investing an additional £15 million for natural flood management measures.
Environment Agency warns "be prepared for more flooding"
The Environment Agency is continuing to warn communities to be prepared for flooding following yesterday’s heavy rain and high winds in the wake of Storm Angus.
Floods Directive: EC urges Greece to act on protection against flooding
The European Commission is urging Greece to live up to its obligations by bringing its national laws on the assessment and management of flood risks into line with the EU rules on flood protection.
Environment Agency sets out new flood defence plan for York
The Environment Agency has announced a new five-year plan to better protect York against flooding - the options are based on the Agency's ambition to achieve a consistent standard of flood protection across the city.
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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. -
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. -
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