Artificial structures and modifications such as bridge crossings, culverts and dams present a major challenge to river systems globally.
They can disrupt the natural flow of water, slowing certain parts of the flow upstream and constricting and accelerating flows downstream.…
Dam failure can mean catastrophe; for people, property and far more.
While there has been no loss of life from dam breaches since 1925 in the UK, fatalities still occur overseas.
A risk-based approach to dam breach assessment puts public …
The UK spirits industry is booming.
With the number of distilleries at an all-time high, regulation is required to ensure there is no impact on the environment.
Neat or with a dash? Enthusiasts may disagree on …
A pollution incident upstream could affect 16 public water supply intakes in the Thames basin. How long will it take?
WHS needed to develop an operational tool to map the travel time of a pollution incident at …
The Environment Agency (EA) and UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) have been working together to develop a water-quality model to allocate the proportions of loads and concentrations of priority substances from different sources in the river network (source apportionment).
Information on the magnitude and variability of flow regimes, at the river-reach scale, is central to water resource and water quality management. It is also essential to know the difference between natural and artificial components of stream flow data.
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Scotch whisky production is the third biggest industry in Scotland. It is worth more than £5bn for the UK economy and growing fast. Can available water resources cope with demand?
Water is critical for many aspects of production, but mainly …