Scottish Water progresses work on second phase of £8 million flood scheme for Pittenweem
Scottish Water is progressing work on the second phase of a £8 million flood scheme for Pittenweem – when complete the project when completed will help tackle the flooding Pittenweem has experienced over many years.
Southern Water and Medway Council sign landmark agreement to tackle flooding and storm overflows
Southern Water and Medway Council have entered into a formal partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at tackling the growing challenges of flooding and storm overflows in this area of Kent.
Yorkshire Water - Living with Water partnership announces £26.3m flood resilience plan for Hull and East Yorkshire
The Living with Water partnership has announced the next phase of its plans to reduce flood risk in Hull and the East Riding, marking a continuation of investment in long-term, sustainable water management.
Environment Agency completes £5.2m Great Shefford flood alleviation scheme to protect 26 properties from stream flooding
The Environment Agency has celebrated the completion of the new £5.2 million Great Shefford flood alleviation scheme to better protect 26 local properties against flooding from the nearby Great Shefford Stream.
Storm Claudia set to bring “heavy and disruptive rain” for much of England and Wales
Storm Claudia is set to bring “heavy and disruptive rain” for much of England and Wales today and into Saturday, together with strong winds in the west, with Amber warnings issued by the Met Office.
Government overhauls flood defence funding in new flood and coastal erosion risk management policy
The government has set out its new flood defence funding formula in its newly published flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) policy.
New interactive 'talking signs' help Folkestone prepare for flash flooding
The Environment Agency and Kent County Council have launched interactive signage across Folkestone to raise awareness of the tiown’s flash flood risk and.help residents and businesses prepare for flash flooding.
Lymington flood defences to be strengthened with repairs ahead of tidal gate mechanisms replacement in 2026
The Environment Agency is getting ready to carry out essential maintenance on Lymington's Toll Bridge Road floodgate this November.
Environment Agency tests temporary and permanent flood defences for Northwich ahead of winter
The Environment Agency tested the £7 million Northwich Flood Risk Management Scheme last week - the Agency is carrying out a large-scale training exercise in Northwich as part of a winter preparedness programme to make sure it is ready to respond to flood incidents.
New Truro tidal flood defence gates now fully operational and ready to swing into action
New flood defence gates in Truro, Cornwall are now fully operational, securing the city's flood defences for the next 30 years - 185 properties in Truro are now protected by the newly replaced flood defence gates.
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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
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