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This project developed a simple tool for people, who are not experts, to find out what drainage systems a new development is likely to need.
100% of storm overflows now fitted with monitoring devices required by the government.
This is a summary of a report on public attitudes to stormwater managment.
The storm overflows discharge reduction plan sets stringent new targets to protect people and the environment. This will require water companies to deliver the largest infrastructure programme in water company history.
Increase flood resilience with natural flood management.
How to design, inspect, monitor and maintain impounding reservoir spillways so they are safe.
Find out how you can use natural options to reduce flooding in your area, who to contact for advice, and if you can get funding.
How the Environment Agency and its partners will maintain and upgrade flood defences in the Thames Estuary to adapt to rising sea levels.
How to control intermittent storm discharges from combined sewer overflows and waste water treatment works, and minimise the risk of emergency sewage discharges from sewage pumping stations.
Every storm overflow across England’s water network is now monitored.
Seeking views on the government’s plan to reduce sewage discharges and remove harm from storm overflows.
This summary describes a 5 year research programme which assessed ecological impacts resulting from highway storm runoff.
What you must do to manage manure, fertiliser and soil to prevent runoff, erosion and leaching.
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