River Ouseburn diverted as part of £7m Northumbrian Water & Environment Agency flood scheme
As part of a £7 million joint flood reduction scheme started by Northumbrian Water and the Environment Agency in October 2014, the River Ouseburn was diverted yesterday to reduce flood risk.
Cumbria’s £10m flood repair work - Environment Agency starts Keswick repairs
The Environment Agency has started work to repair the seals on the glass panels along High Hill in Keswick after they were damaged during the December 2015 floods as part of an extensive £10 million inspection and repair programme in Cumbria.
Association of Drainage Authorities highlights keynote FLOODEX conference
The Association of Drainage Authorities is highlighting next week’s FLOODEX conference in Peterborough on 18th and 19th May, saying it will play a vital role in bringing together key players in the industry to help find new ways of managing water levels and flood risk.
New research says extremes in UK weather linked to rising temperature in Greenland
A new research study says that climate change and extreme weather – including unusually wet summers in the UK – are linked to high pressure weather systems over Greenland, one of the fastest-warming regions of the world.
Environment Agency: work starts on £5m annual coastal flood risk Lincshore scheme
The Environment Agency has started work on its £5 million annual flagship Lincshore scheme which sees sand dredged from the seabed and pumped onto the beach, replacing levels lost to the sea during the winter.
Environment Agency and Army test joint flood response
The Environment Agency and Army have tested a joint flood response exercise which took place at Nesscliffe training ground near Shrewsbury, based on a significant flood event where an electricity substation was at an immediate risk of flooding.
Environment Agency seeks new Flood Committee members in Lincs and Northants
The Environment Agency is looking for new Regional Flood and Coastal Committee to help shape future flood plans in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Water experts urge Lords to fight for flood resilient homes in affordable houses debate
Leading civil engineers, environmental scientists, water experts, water companies and architects have appealed to the House Lords to ensure the incoming housing law protects new and existing homes from flooding.
Flooding: MPs Committee intervenes to get Worsfold Review into public domain
Eighteen months after its completion, the 2014 Worsfold Review of the Government’s Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) programme has finally been published following an intervention by the Environmental Audit Committee to get the Review into the public domain.
‘Most ambitious’ £14m sustainable drainage scheme to protect London from flooding
A major £14m sustainable drainage scheme set to be constructed in Nine Elms and developed through a partnership between Thames Water and the Nine Elms Vauxhall Partnership will be a further contribution to reducing flood risk in London.
News Showcase
-
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.
Expert Focus
News Sections
Other Latest News
- Northumbrian Water starts second phase of £2.2 million investment at Marske Sewage Treatment Works
- SEPA update - seven areas in eastern Scotland now at Significant Water Scarcity as conditions continue to shift
- Environment Agency submits planning application for £17.5m Portreath flood defence scheme
- United Utilities - trading update and response to Ofwat’s 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
- Scottish Water marks major milestone with 100th solar scheme
- Thames Water - 90k+ smart meters now installed across non-household network for over 50% of 170k business customers
Watch
-
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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
Login / Register
New Account Registrations
To register for a new account with Waterbriefing, please contact us via email at waterbriefing@imsbis.org
Existing waterbriefing users - log into the new website using your original username and the new password 'waterbriefing'. You can then change your password once logged in.