Environment Agency starts shingle replenishment work to reduce Lancing coastal flood risk
The Environment Agency has started shingle replenishment work on the beach between Shoreham and Lancing to help reduce the risk of coastal flooding - the essential maintenance is needed following winter storms.
Floods Minister and Environment Agency hold further meeting to bolster flood response and recovery
Floods Minister Emma Hardy has held a further meeting this week with Environment Agency Chief Executive Philip Duffy to discuss the nation’s response to the recent flooding events.
Bristol City Council to hold virtual supplier event for proposed £293 million Bristol Avon Flood Strategy scheme
Bristol City Council is inviting interested suppliers to register for a virtual supplier event it is holding on 15th January for the proposed £293 million Bristol Avon Flood Strategy scheme.
Extreme weather - Environment Agency warns over ongoing flood risk as major incident declared in Leicestershire and Rutland
The Environment Agency (EA) is continuing to urge caution following the ongoing extreme weather - a major incident has been declared in Leicestershire and Rutland, due to severe flooding.
Flooding ushers in New Year with major incident declared in Greater Manchester
Serious flooding after heavy rain and strong winds has ushered in the New Year in North West England, with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) declaring a major incident over widespread flooding. Bolton, Stockport and Wigan were among the worst-affected areas.
Major new EA report warns around one in four properties at flood risk by 2050
The Environment Agency has today published a major update to national flood and coastal erosion risk assessment showing 6.3 million properties across England are in areas at risk of flooding from one or a combination of rivers, the sea and surface water.
WSP uses Integrated Water Management mindset to develop 10-year Strategy and Flood Action Plan
WSP explains how an Integrated Water Management (IWM) mindset benefitted its work with the Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) in producing a 10-year Strategy and Flood Action Plan.
South West Water works to help fix localised flooding issues in Kingsbridge
South West Water is working with partners to help stop localised flooding issues in Kingsbridge. The town has seen an increase in the number of flooding events at times of high tides and heavy rainfall over the last few months due to defects with pipework in the Quay area of the town which is not owned or managed by South West Water.
Water experts say major collaboration critical to improve flooding in Yorkshire and Humber
Discussion at last week’s joint ICE/CIWEM flooding and water conference in Leeds has resulted in broad agreement on the urgent need for wider collaboration on flooding.
Environment Agency warns flood warnings still in place across England as recent wet weather subsides
The Environment Agency is warning that ongoing flooding impacts are likely to continue in parts of Northamptonshire as rivers continue to respond after recent wet weather.
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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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