Storm Bert causes significant river and surface water flooding in parts of England
Storm Bert has caused significant river and surface water flooding in parts of England over the weekend, especially in the South West, the West...
Shallow thinking – attenuation goes super thin
Shifting weather patterns and new planning regulations are challenging thinking on SuDS design. It’s time to get attenuation out of a hole, argues Jack...
Water industry launches world-first interactive storm overflows map
In a world first Water UK has launched an interactive map showing the operation of every single storm overflow in England.
From today anglers, kayakers...
Wavin wins gold at the ESG & Sustainability Awards 2024 with its ‘See Water Differently’ campaign
Drainage and surface water solutions manufacturer Wavin has won gold at the ESG & Sustainability Awards 2024 with its ‘See Water Differently’ campaign.
Run by PRMoment,...
United Utilities announces new programme of activity to accelerate spill reductions at a further 700 sites across the North West
United Utilities has announced a new programme of activity to accelerate spill reductions at a further 700 sites across the North West.
A dedicated team...
SuDS Tips: Stuart Crisp and Jo Bradley explore how SuDS can help meet water management requirements – Part 1
In the first of a two-part article, Stuart Crisp, Advanced Drainage Systems and Jo Bradley, Stormwater Shepherds, consider the role of SuDS in managing...
When wastewater supply outstrips capacity
In countries operating a combined sewage system, there’s typically a pipeline network of sewers spanning thousands of kilometres. These pipelines are designed to transport...
A new report by Environmental Standards Scotland finds action needs to be taken to improve Scotland’s storm overflows
A new report published by Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) has founds that action needs to be taken to improve monitoring, regulatory guidance and the...
SuDS Tips: When grey is good
Under the new Government, cleaning up our water courses is a priority. That means that more robust approaches to treating polluted surface water, says...
Severn Trent launches global competition to find the best innovation to help reduce storm overflow spills
Midlands water company Severn Trent is going international, as it’s launched a competition to seek innovation from across the globe to help reduce storm...
Severn Trent progressing with £450m spills programme
Severn Trent’s £450m programme to cut spills from storm overflows is progressing at pace right across the Midlands.
The company announced the plan in May...
WSP appointed by National Highways to support the delivery of its Water Quality Plan
Multi-disciplinary professional services consultancy WSP has been appointed to National Highway’s Water Quality Plan, which commits to addressing the 1,200 highest-risk outfalls by 2030.
The...
Cutting edge technology to be piloted to help reduce storm overflows and flooding in Kent and the Isle of Wight
New AI technology will be installed for the first time this month as part of Southern Water's ongoing efforts to reduce storm overflows.
Southern Water's...
Secretary of State welcomes Ofwat’s actions following sewage investigation, but some raise concerns about effectiveness of fines
Secretary of State, Steve Reed, has welcomed Ofwat's proposal to fine Thames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water a total of £168m for failing to manage...
Paris’s triathlon troubles should be a warning sign for all cities
When hosting any major event, host cities and their infrastructure are under immense strain as the international spotlight is placed upon them. An iconic...
Government launches rapid review to meet Environment Act targets
The Government has announced a rapid review of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) to be completed by the end of the year.
The Government has...
“Simply not good enough” says EA Chair Alan Lovell, after 2023 environmental performance report shows lack of improvement
The Environment Agency has published its annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies during 2023.
The report shows an improvement...
Further decline in Dŵr Cymru performance outlined in NRW annual review
Natural Resources Wales has published its 2023 performance reports for the two water companies operating in Wales, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and Hafren Dyfrdwy.
It...
Yorkshire Water reducing storm overflows at Old Ellerby treatment works with £380k investment
Yorkshire Water is investing £380,000 at Old Ellerby wastewater treatment works to reduce storm overflow discharges into a tributary of Kelwell Drain by 70%.
The...
Environment Agency responds to BBC investigation into potential dry spills
The Environment Agency has responded to the BBC's investigation into England’s water companies discharging sewage when the weather is dry. The investigation suggests 6000...
Anglian Water outlines half a billion-pound investment to protect the environment
Anglian Water has outlined its plans for additional work to protect the environment - in total, an investment of almost half a billion pounds...
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