North Yorkshire man given suspended prison sentence for illegal dumping on flood plain
A North Yorkshire man has received a suspended prison sentence for the illegal deposit of waste on the River Swale flood plain.
Statutory consultation launches on proposals for £600m+ River Thames Scheme to mitigate major flood risk
This week sees the launch of the statutory consultation on proposals for the River Thames Scheme (RTS) by the Environment Agency, Surrey County Council and local borough partners – the scheme covers part of the largest area of undefended, developed floodplain in England.
MPs warn Environment Agency funding shortfalls are responsible for deteriorating state of flood defences
In a report published today, the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee is warning that shortfalls in Environment Agency funding are responsible for the deteriorating state of England’s flood defences.
Government announces payments for communities affected by flooding
Flood-hit communities impacted by Storm Henk can now apply for thousands of pounds from the government to help them recover.
Environment Agency warns people to remain vigilant as flooding continues in England
The Environment Agency is warning people to remain vigilant as flooding continues in England where the number of properties which have flooded has now reached the 2,000 mark.
More flooding forecast in England and more rain to come
Widespread flooding and heavy rain have impacted much of England – and the Met Office is forecasting more rain and more flooding as river levels continue to rise.
Dozens of flood warnings remain in place around UK following Storm Garret
Dozens of flood warnings still remain in place around the UK and thousands of homes are still without power in Scotland in the wake of Storm Gerrit.
New report finds 9 million UK homes at risk of flooding
A new report has found 9 million UK homes are at risk of flooding, of which 1.3 million at risk from groundwater, according to pioneering new analysis.
Environment Agency marks 10th anniversary of 2013 floods in East Anglia and Lincolnshire
This week Environment Agency teams in East Anglia and Lincolnshire have been reflecting on the 10th anniversary of the 2013 floods. On December 5, 2013 a large storm coupled with high tides generated a coastal surge along the whole of the east coast of England. In some areas the tides were higher than those in the devastating floods of 1953.
VolkerStevin flood risk project wins national Constructing Excellence sustainability award
VolkerStevin’s Low Crosby Flood Risk Management Scheme which used an entirely nature-based solution has won the 2023 national Constructing Excellence sustainability award.
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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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