Hurricanes, aka tropical cyclones, are one of the most extraordinary and potent forces seen in nature. One of the world’s most at-risk areas is the east coast of America, but what lessons are there for the UK?
Hitting the US …
The UK has long been defined by its relationship with water, but this is changing. In every region watercourses face multiple stresses. In England only 14% of rivers are classified as having good ecological status. Our waterways are our national …
We are delighted to introduce two recent senior additions to our WHS team.
Vera LangerVera has joined our expanding consultancy team as a Technical Director.
She will support the management and marketing of our water services at an exciting …
Most excavations below ground level accumulate water. The rate of water flowing in, as well as the disposal of that water, must be carefully managed, and planning ahead is essential.
The delicate balance of our water supplies can be disrupted …
In the summer of 2021 a massive flood event across a huge area of Europe resulted in around 250 deaths and as much as 10 billion euros of damage. Lessons must be learned.
The flood …
The Water Framework Directive 2000 (WFD) commits EU member states to achieve ‘good’ qualitative and quantitative status of all water bodies by 2015. Post-Brexit, the WFD has been fully transposed into UK law.
Clean, healthy water is essential for the environment. Excess nutrients are a threat to water quality and phosphates are of particular concern. New guidance focuses on the impact developments have on phosphate levels and sets new targets.
Phosphates are nutrients …
It is almost certain that sea levels will rise by at least one metre because of climate change. Our coastlines will change too. We must prepare for this.
Sea-level rise is one of the major challenges identified in Global warming …
The detailed hydraulic modelling by WHS supported the development of a successful Flood Risk Assessment for the East West Railway.
The East West Railway Project is a significant infrastructure development to establish a direct rail connection …
Our hydraulic models have an eye for the detail, but this planner’s guide won’t give you an earful of jargon.
Flood maps hosted by the environmental regulators of England, Scotland and Wales can provide …