Flood mapping in the East
As part of the drive to implement the EU Floods Directive, the World Bank has partnered with both Bulgaria and Romania to update these countries’ national flood hazard and risk maps. Important contracts were recently announced in this respect with geo-data specialist Fugro and engineering consultancy HR Wallingford.
Sponsored content: New, lighter version of SuDS part
Hydro International, a specialist in water management products and services, has unveiled its expanded Stormbloc® Optimum range, with a new lighter version of the...
“Ambitious” pilot launched by Yorkshire Water to tackle flood risk
Yorkshire Water launched "an ambitious and innovative pilot" to reduce flooding in Calderdale
Managing flood risks virtually
Digital twin technology is set to play a crucial role in the pre-emptive management of sewer flooding, argues John Hicklin from Iotics, a firm that specialises in this way of working with data.
Fines issued after waste illegally used for flood defence
A waste company, one of its directors and a tenant farmer involved in the illegal deposit of waste on protected land in an Essex...
Natural flood management in Lancashire could save £millions says new study
Natural flood management in Lancashire could save £millions, protect homes and businesses whilst improving the environment, a major new study finds.
A new collaboration between...
Leak detectives use Victorian ‘stick’ to save 900 million litres of water
A team of 'leak detectives' has tracked down and plugged more than 18,000 hidden pipe leaks in the North West over the past 12...
Geocellular storage crate supports small-scale SuDS application
When the South East Rivers Trust was tasked with delivering a water attenuation solution for two SuDS planters at a school in Sutton,...
Time to get a grip on runoff pollution?
Jo Bradley offers an overview of this kind of surface water runoff pollution, existing regulatory issues and solutions such as the use of sustainable drainage
EA surface water data now available in Envirocheck Flood Screening report
With the Environment Agency recently warning of the risks related to surface water flooding, following heavy mid-summer downpours, it seems timely that a UK...
Bearings handle flood defence challenges
A manufacturer of high-capacity flood defence pumps, Bedford Pumps has selected Thordon Bearings water-lubricated SXL bearings for a new pump developed for the Islington...
Rainwater management at the centre of spectacular serpentine pavilion
Visitors to the 2017 Serpentine Pavilion in London’s Kensington Gardens will enjoy its spectacular effects unaware of the below ground water management solution right...
Commons Select Committee calls for action to address flood prevention failings
The Environmental Audit Committee published a report on 9 June which found that the Government is failing to protect communities at risk of flooding.
Criticism...
Utilities commit to smart water installations to help avoid sewer spills
Water technology firm SDS has completed the installation of its latest smart rainwater management systems at homes in Forton, Lancashire, and Deal, Kent, as...
Global leakage summit returns to London
The 8th Global Leakage Summit will be returning to London 27-28 September.
Day one is to cover advances in policies and attitudes that affect leakage...
Instrumentation firm reports surge in sales of tide gauges
A UK manufacturer of oceanographic, hydrographic and hydrometric instrumentation has reported a surge in sales of tide gauge equipment in its most recent...
Water monitoring expert wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2017
PermaNET+ water network monitoring system recognised in Innovation category
Utility monitoring specialist HWM has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2017.
The Innovation award recognises HWM’s...
Simple flow control product expands options for SuDS on new developments
Hydro International is launching the Hydro-Brake® Agile flow control, which marks "a significant new opportunity for highly-efficient surface water attenuation with the lowest-possible flood...
River level monitoring lowers bridge scour risk
Engineers at Transport Scotland have investigated the potential for water level monitoring systems to help mitigate risks where transport infrastructure interacts with moving water....
Sponsored Content: Case study: Flow and monitoring for flood scheme
Water management products firm Hydro International was involved with the multi award-winning Much Wenlock flood alleviation scheme, a £2M project initiated by Shropshire Council to reduce flood risk in the small town of Much Wenlock.
