Natural flood risk management scheme helped avoid Christmas flooding
New analysis has shown that a natural flood risk management scheme provided important protection for the town of Pickering in Yorkshire when a total of 50 mm of rainfall fell over a 36-hour period over Christmas 2015.
Building flood resilience: minister visits innovative projects in Sheffield
In his role as chair of the National Flood Resilience Review, this week Oliver Letwin saw first hand how these projects are delivering huge benefits in the area through better flood protection.
Highways England completes M5 flooding scheme
This week will see the completion of a major scheme by the Highways Agency to address flooding on the M5 near Bristol.
Report calls for Environment Agency restructuring and creation of new Water Agency
An industry-led report on flooding is suggesting that the current National Flood Resilience Review should consider the case for setting up a new Water Agency and restructuring the Environment Agency.
Environment Agency seeks members for South West Flood & Coastal Committee
The Environment Agency is looking for 3 members of the public to join the South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee to help tackle flood risk in Devon and Cornwall.
St Thomas Emergency Flood Plan to be put to the test
Dates and details have been set to test the emergency flood plan in place for St Thomas in Exeter.
Efra Committee to hold first oral evidence session in Future Flood Prevention Inquiry
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee will hold its first oral session to take evidence in its Flood Flood Prevention Inquiry next week.
Parliamentary flood inquiry: Environment Agency submits written evidence
The Environment Agency has submitted written evidence to the House of Commons Select Committee for Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee as part of its current inquiry into future flood prevention in England following severe flooding this winter.
Environment Agency completes repairs to Teignmouth sea wall
The Environment Agency has completed repairs to Teignmouth sea wall - the area around the wall has now been re-opened to the public.
Environment Agency marks 100 days of flood recovery in Yorkshire
Yesterday marked 100 days since the devastating floods hit many communities across Yorkshire – when the county experienced the wettest December since records began in 1910 and the rainfall led to record-breaking levels in the rivers Aire, Calder and Foss.
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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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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