Environment Agency warns households - prepare for flooding in 2022 year of extremes
Communities are being urged to prepare for flooding this winter with the Environment Agency warning of “ignoring the danger at your own peril”.
Environment Agency - Flood Action Week sees households urged to prepare in 2022 year of extremes
Amid increased extreme weather events brought on by the climate emergency, the Environment Agency has launched an awareness campaign - Flood Action Week - to encourage those who live in areas at risk of flooding to act now to protect their home, possessions and family.
Environment Agency – second phase of £21m flood scheme in York gets underway
The second phase of a vital Flood Alleviation Scheme for Clifton Ings in York is underway, as the Environment Agency launches the Flood Action Week (7 November – 13 November) campaign to encourage those who live in flood risk areas to prepare for flooding this winter.
Environment Agency progresses work on £21.5 million scheme to increase capacity of Leigh Flood Storage Area
The Environment Agency is progressing work on the £21.5 million scheme to increase capacity of the Leigh Flood Storage Area (FSA) in the Medway catchment by 24% to over 7 million cubic metres.
Local Authority-led partnership launches flooding contingency plan for Northwich
A comprehensive flooding contingency plan has been launched for Northwich, led by Cheshire West and Chester Council as the Lead Local Flood Authority working in partnership with the Environment Agency and United Utilities.
Climate change impacts - first ever UK guide to managing forests and woodland to mitigate flood risk published
A new United Kingdom-wide guide outlining how forests and woodlands can reduce the damaging effects and financial impact of flooding has been published today by the Forestry Commission, Natural Resources Wales, Scottish Forestry and Northern Ireland Forest Service.
Environment Agency and East Devon District Council complete £12 million Exmouth tidal defence
The Environment Agency and East Devon District Council have spent £12 million of Government funding, building new and improving existing defences at The Royal Avenue, Camperdown Creek and The Esplanade.
Climate change and growing flood risk – upcoming event highlights need for multi-sector partnerships and collaboration
An upcoming event to be held in London in November is set to highlight the need for multi-sector partnerships and collaboration to tackle growing flood risk in the face of the accelerating impacts of climate change.
Climate change - Environment Agency seeks views on updated plans to address increased flood risk in Thames Estuary
The Environment Agency is seeking views on protecting London and the Essex and Kent coasts that border the River Thames to shape the response to increased flood threat as climate change threatens to create higher sea levels.
Environment Agency completes multi-million pound Stokesley flood scheme
A multi-million pound Environment Agency flood scheme, which will better protect more than 509 homes and businesses from flooding this winter, is officially complete.
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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. -
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