Author Archive: emma.young

Natural Flood Management is key to reducing flood risk.

Natural Flood Management is key to reducing flood risk. The Upland Hydrology Group has recently reviewed flood risk management, water resources and the uplands and produced a briefing note aimed at a non-specialist audience. It shows that land management in the uplands has an impact on the amount and timing of runoff, with implications both […]

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Water Smart Cities

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Sustainable Drainage Systems

Sustainable Drainage Systems LEAF and the EA – PDF

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Update on the Floods and Water Management Bill

News: Flood and Water Management Act 2010 – Update T he Flood and Water Management Act 2010 became law on 8 April 2010. The Act, along with the Flood Risk Regulations 2009 transpose the EU Floods Directive and provide an integrated approach to the management of flood risk. The text of the Act is available […]

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South and West Wales Forum

South and West Wales Forum A sub group has been established to cover the South and West Wales region. The Group is chaired by Chris Vinestock (City and County of Swansea) with secretariat support provided by Huw Jones (MWH). The Group comprises of representatives from 15 local authorities in the region which ranging from Monmouthshire […]

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Briefing Note for DCWW Surface Water Management Strategy

Briefing Note for DCWW’s Surface Water Management Strategy Please click on the following link to view the Briefing Note from 2007 – 2010. A revised up-dated version is currently being agreed with DCWW, should be available early 2012. –  Briefing Note surface water

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Up-Date on DCWW’s Surface Water Management Strategy

Up-Date on DCWW’s Surface Water Management Strategy What have we done so far? Welsh Water have begun a step change in our approach to the prevention of sewer flooding and pollution. Our Strategy has set out the practical implications of surface water reduction in the sewerage system, looking at alternative forms of management and exploring […]

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North Wales SuDS Forum

North Wales Sustainable Drainage FORUM   The North Wales Forum was launched in September 2005 with support from local authorities (Wrexham, Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd, Flintshire, Isle of Anglesey and Powys), Environment Agency Wales, Welsh Government, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water and the Home Builders Federation.  Our aim is to provide stakeholders with the opportunity to discuss […]

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Rainwater Harvesting in Wales

Rainwater harvesting in Wales – Ty Cambria case study New rain gauge increases efficiency Why use rainwater harvesting ? Harvested rainwater can be used, in place of drinking water, to flush toilets.  It also reduces pressure on combined sewers and can help prevent localised flooding and pollution when implemented at a larger scale. How efficient […]

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Environment Agency – Position Statement on Rainwater Harvesting

The Environment Agency have published a postion statement on rainwater harvesting.  This covers a range of issues including the potential reduction in mains water use, flood risk management benefits, overall sustainability, greenhouse gas emissions and the applicability of systems to different areas and uses.  It contains useful references and picks out the salient points you need […]

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