Flood defence pump station at Grimsby Docks gets an overhaul
Pump specialist AxFlow was recently contracted to undertake vital remedial work on a set of ageing Archimedes screw pumps, a vital element of Grimsby's...
Next UK prime minister must ban microplastics, says drainage group
The UK’s next prime minister should ban manufacturers from intentionally adding microplastics to consumer or professional use products, according to a new environmental campaign...
Governments should prepare for 3m sea-level rise by 2100, says IMechE
Governments around the world must step up their preparations for a minimum sea level rise of 1 metre this century and be planning for up to 3 metres, according to a report released by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) in November.
Raising sights on CSOs
Ofwat has written to all water companies in England and Wales calling on them to meet growing expectations about the use of storm overflows and signalling that further action is needed.
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.
Measures to reduce harm from storm overflows now law
Measures to reduce sewage discharges from storm overflows became a legal requirement on 29 March, as part of "an ambitious agenda to build back...
New web-based tool targets water leaks
By identifying and targeting water leakages quickly at a local level, a new tool developed by engineering consultancy HR Wallingford will seemingly assist water companies to deliver on their regulatory targets to reduce reported leakage levels.
Environment Agency says low-carbon concrete flood defences will help it hit net zero by...
The Environment Agency (EA) has pledged to default to low-carbon concrete when constructing flood defences and other critical infrastructure projects, provided they meet performance...
Sponsored Content: A faculty for facing down flood risk
T-T Pumps was enlisted to design, supply and install the equipment to meet the demands of the Lowestoft flood risk management project.
Anglo-German barrier system won’t float away
Thermoplastic expert Structure-flex has introduced a unique, patented flood protection system to the UK.
Piezoelectric system pinpoints pipe leaks
THE identification and tracing of leaks in smaller pipes could become a faster, more accurate and cost effective process thanks to a solution developed...
Birmingham is bottom of the bogs while Glasgow is flushed with success: Drainage league...
The majority of Brits are putting unsuitable items down their toilets and plugholes, potentially causing severe damage to their drainage systems, suggests research released...
Sponsored Content: Flood and drainage events co-loacate
We would like to thank and welcome Schneider Electric as a major sponsor of this year's Floodex.
REDEEMing pumping stations for eels
Dr Jon Bolland of the University of Hull's International Fisheries Institute (HIFI) discusses a new project that aims to make pumping equipment more amenable to aquatic life
Groundwater monitoring underpins management of the Great Fen
Securing a sustainable future for the Great Fen depends, in many respects, upon restoration derived from managing water levels. Wendy Strain from OTT...
Research heralds ‘step change’ in water jet injury care
Medical research commissioned by the Water Jetting Association has led to the publication of the most comprehensive guidance ever created for the management of high-pressure fluid injection injuries
Local authority SuDS demand prompts UK production deal, says supplier
Increasing Local Authority planning requirements for compliant Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in major developments is boosting demand for water quality treatment components, says supplier...
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.
Features boost on Somerset Levels
Civil engineering specialist Land & Water has completed two new projects on the Somerset Levels, intended to reduce flood risk and improve the environment.
Surface water management crucial in preventing potholes
In response to the spiralling cost of fixing potholes across the UK road network, ACO Water Management has stressed the key role of effective...
