Port of Tilbury flood defence gates project is well underway
Construction work is progressing on the £34m scheme, says the Environment Agency
Work is progressing on a project of putatively national importance, to install new...
98% of Unblocktober participants ‘optimistic’ their habits have changed for the long-term
The world’s first awareness month aimed at protecting the UK’s sewers and seas - 'Unblocktober' - has been hailed "a major success", say the...
Adler and Allan acquires specialist water and drainage company
Environmental risk reduction services business, Adler and Allan, has acquired specialist water and drainage company, Public Sewer Services (PSS).
PSS has been providing an in-house...
Managing complexity
In a first for the English water sector, utilities are being asked to produce drainage & wastewater management plans (DWMPs) by Defra.
Remote cameras enhance visibility of Swiss flood risk
A small network of five remote cameras has been installed to enhance the monitoring of key flood infrastructure at Schaffhausen, a municipality in the...
Software and solutions on show
ACO Water Management is showcasing its cloud-based hydraulic drainage design software, among other flood products, during its debut appearance at Flood Expo 2018 (12-13 September, NEC)
SEPA has surface water in its sights
The take-up of flood hazard mapping by SEPA will provide a clearer indication of surface water (also known as pluvial) flood risk in Scotland, says the agency.
New concrete drainage trade association
A newly created trade association will represent the interests of the precast concrete drainage industry. The British Precast Drainage Association (BPDA) is formed from...
Anglo-German barrier system won’t float away
Thermoplastic expert Structure-flex has introduced a unique, patented flood protection system to the UK.
Climate change is affecting the way Europe floods, experts warn
Climate change is disrupting the rhythms of spring growing and river flooding across Europe, which could pose new problems for biodiversity and food security...
SPONSORED CONTENT: Water jetting safety and quality get a training boost
More hands-on refresher training and digital technology are among improvements being made to water jetting courses to help contractors enhance the quality and safety of services they deliver.
Electric dewatering pumps optimise lithium extraction at Chilean mine
A mine in Northern Chile has seemingly doubled its lithium extraction rate since installing WEDA drainage pumps from Atlas Copco. Here, the latter firm...
New wetlands in Wiltshire to recharge nearly 600 million litres of groundwater per year
In a tie-in with World Water Day in late March, employees from Amazon Web Services (AWS), The Rivers Trust and Action for the River...
Warning of SuDS policy fudge
A RADICALLY-revised system for regulating SuDS implementation on new developments is in danger of becoming a ‘fudge’ and a ‘free-for-all’ that could jeopardise effective...
Global Leakage Summit returns for its 9th year in March 2018.
The volume of water lost - from leakage, inaccurate customer meter readings and theft - provide the figure known as Non Revenue Water (NRW)....
UKHO awards coastal clue compiler
UKHO announces HydroSurv as the winner of its latest challenge to identify how marine geospatial data can be used to identify areas at risk...
Hidden water risks place strain on Europe’s long‑term resilience, says report
Europe faces growing long-term risks as flooding, water scarcity and pollution increasingly converge across the continent, according to a new analysis from engineering and...
Modelling beach defence resilience at Colwyn Bay
Falling beach levels at Colwyn Bay, which have been eroded by both frequently occurring and more severe storms, have left the sea wall exposed...
Technology holds back floods upstream
A ‘supersized’ engineering solution to river flooding is said to deliver carefully-engineered flood protection while supporting biodiverse landscaping and wetlands.
Hydro International's Hydro-Brake® Flood Alleviation...
Brighton SuDS scheme is a landmark intervention to protect groundwater
A project led by Brighton & Hove City Council, based on research from the University of Brighton, aims to protect 90% of the city’s...
