Environment Agency starts work on £500k Gauxholme flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency is starting work on its £500,000 Gauxholme Flood defence scheme - the new spillway at Gauxholme will channel water directly into Walsden Water if the canal overflows in periods of heavy rain.
Northumbrian Water invests extra £1.75m in Tyneside flood protection scheme
Northumbrian Water is to invest an additional £1.75 million into a programme of work to help protect homes in North Tyneside from flooding - work on the £2.5 million sewer upgrade in North Cullercoats began in May earlier this year.
Environment Agency sets out plans for Starcross and Cockwood tidal defence scheme
The Environment Agency is setting out its plans for the Starcross and Cockwood tidal defence scheme at a public exhibition on Friday.
Welsh Minister outlines benefits of flood prevention programme
Natural Resources Minister Carl Sargeant has outlined how over 3,800 properties all around Wales, at Rhyl, Dolgellau, Borth, Cardiff and along the Severn Estuary, will benefit this autumn and winter from the coastal erosion risk management programme.
Environment Agency consults on proposal for river designation change
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on its proposal for a river designation change for the River Darent.
VBA jv completes Clacton coastal defences work ahead of schedule
Twenty three beaches along Clacton seafront have been reopened to the public ahead of schedule thanks to the early completion of coastal defence work by the VBA joint venture.
French floods:17 dead and four still missing
At least 17 people have died and four people are still missing following the flash floods which hit the French Riviera on Saturday evening, according to the latest news reports.
Welsh Water £1.3m flood defence project reaches key milestone
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s £1.3 million investment to reduce the risk of flooding to properties within the St Helen’s area of Swansea has reached a key milestone.
Scottish Water completes £3.2m flood alleviation scheme
Scottish Water has completed a £3.2 million project to alleviate flooding in Creetown.
Environment Agency:Thames Barrier closes this week as part of annual test
The Environment Agency will close the Thames Barrier this Sunday as part of annual testing - the Barrier is operated over a full tidal cycle for test purposes once a year.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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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
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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