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  • Eardisland Scheme

    The village of Eardisland has a history of flooding, with much of the village sitting in the floodplain of the River Arrow. Significant property flooding has occurred multiple times in recent years. To reduce the damaging consequences of flooding to properties and residents, should future flooding occur, the Environment Agency is providing Property Flood Resilience (PFR) to those at flood risk. The purpose of this website is to keep residents informed about the scheme and... More
    Closes 24 December 2024
  • Nenthead Mine Water Treatment Scheme - How we selected the site

    This section explains how we selected the Nenthead mine site as our preferred location for the mine water treatment ponds. This follows a lengthy assessment process where a large number of sites were considered. We consider several criteria when identifying a potential site for a treatment scheme. These can include engineering factors as well as the proximity to residential properties and the ecological or archaeological sensitivity of sites. For the Nenthead site, we have changed the... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • Corsham Flood Risk Management Improvements on the Byde Mill Brook Information Page

    The Byde Mill Brook currently flows through a culvert (pipe) underneath many properties in Corsham. The amount of water it can hold is limited and, due to its age, is in need of repair. This summer (2021) we have begun work on considering flood management options for the Byde Mill Brook area, in the centre of Corsham. This is called an appraisal process. The work will tell us of the extent of any problems, both now and in the future, as well as considering what may be... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • Nenthead Mine Water Treatment Scheme - FAQs

    Here you will find answers to some of the frequently asked questions. If you have further questions or enquries please feel free to contact the project team via nent@coal.gov.uk Are there any alternative options to a mine water treatment scheme? We have considered a full range of potential treatment technologies including established and more experimental systems. Globally, the most commonly used technology to remove metals at active mines is chemical dosing to raise the... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • Nenthead Mine Water Treatment Scheme - How a treatment scheme works

    How would a treatment scheme work? Mine water would be captured at the Caplecleugh and Rampgill levels before it goes into the River Nent. The mine water would be pumped through a small buried pipeline up to the treatment ponds near the Handsome Mea reservoir. Metals are removed from the mine water by encouraging naturally occurring geochemical, microbiological and ecological processes to take place in a reactive media layer on the base of lined treatment ponds. Sulphates present in... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • Nent Mine Water Treatment Scheme - Pollution of rivers by metals in the Tyne catchment

    The River Nent is the second most metal polluted river in England, and the most polluted in northern England. This pollution by cadmium, lead and zinc comes from several different sources and the effects on water and sediment quality, and aquatic life can be seen for 60km along the River South Tyne and in the Tyne Estuary. Pollution of rivers by metal mines in the Tyne catchment. Although most mining activity had stopped by the mid-20th century, more than 150km of... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) information page

    Welcome to the Information Page for phase 2 of the Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme. We have created this page to provide easy access to information on this project. The Environment Agency will be updating this site regularly, so please keep checking for what’s new. If you would like to speak to our Public Liaison Officer, Madeleine Spellman about the project, please ring 07721 248275 or email ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk Our latest... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • York Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS) Information page

    The York Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS) is funded by the UK Government with the aim of reducing the risk of flooding to homes and businesses in York. We have created this page to provide easy access to information on the scheme. As the programme of work is coming to an end, we are no longer updating these pages or issuing quarterly newsletters for the whole scheme. However, if you want to receive updates on the schemes which are still active, you can email us at... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • Connected by Water - South Yorkshire - Information Page

    Welcome to the Connected by Water Information Page Connected by Water is a South Yorkshire alliance working with communities and businesses to build flood resilience and reduce the impact of the climate emergency. Our vision is a flood resilient South Yorkshire. Flood resilience is the ability to prepare for flooding, act safely, minimise damage and recover from flooding when it occurs. We have created this page to provide easy access to... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • Nenthead Mine Water Treatment Scheme - Preventing Pollution in the Nent and South Tyne

    There are two types of pollution that need to be addressed to improve the water quality of the Rivers Nent and South Tyne. We need to tackle: point sources of pollution which involves removing dissolved metals from mine water before it reaches the watercourses and, diffuse sources of pollution, which includes preventing metal contaminated materials, such as from old spoil heaps, washing or eroding into rivers Tackling point source pollution Monitoring of the River... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • Nenthead Mine Water Treatment Scheme - Diffuse Pollution Interventions

    Some of the river pollution is caused by water running across the site and washing metals out of the old mining waste. Surface water management We are also looking into how we can limit diffuse pollution by improving how surface water moves around the site in streams and leats. We are talking to the Nenthead Mines Conservation Society and Historic England to understand whether improvements can be made whilst also protecting the important industrial archaeology. ... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • Nenthead Mine Water Treatment Scheme - Supporting Reports and Surveys

    We have completed a number of investigations to help us better understand the need for a scheme and the potential impacts of a treatment scheme on the local area, wildlife and environment. We have also included documents that show the design process. Reports that refer to site 101 are those referring to the current site for the Nenthead mine water treatment scheme proposals. Here we have provided a summary of the work we have carried out alongside links to the reports and documents.... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • Nenthead Mine Water Treatment Scheme - Project Timeline

    What are the next steps for the Nenthead scheme? 2024 – we have finalised designs for the ‘Mine water capture’ area which includes: how mine water will be captured from the Caplecleugh and Rampgill Levels, the pumping station to pump the mine water up to the treatment ponds, and a new footbridge across the River Nent to provide us with continued access to the Caplecleugh Level. ... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • Nenthead Mine Water Treatment Scheme - Our Engagement

    As the proposed design and construction of a scheme at Nenthead progresses. we want our stakeholders to: feel informed; know how and where to access information relating to our proposals; and be able to get involved and share your thoughts on proposals and our activities as they develop. On this page you can find our more about our engagement approach, and access materials used at past engagement events. If you are unable to find the information you need across... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • Blue-Green Algae in Cumbria and Lancashire

    Blue-Green Algae is a naturally occurring environmental phenomenon which becomes more likely during periods of warm, dry weather. It’s growth is exacerbated by nutrient pollution which contributes to the formation of blooms in the right conditions. We have set up this page to provide information on known Blue-Green Algae locations in Cumbria and Lancashire Blue-Green Algae poses a small risk to human health if a person comes into direct contact with it. It can also be a... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • Ouse Washes Section 10 Works information page

    The purpose of this page is to provide information on how we comply with the Reservoirs Act 1975 and how we maintain the protection from flood risk for homes and businesses along the Ouse Washes. The Ouse Washes Flood Storage Reservoir, is a 90,000,000m 3 flood storage reservoir located in Cambridgeshire. It is approximately 30km (19 miles) long and up to 0.8km (0.5 miles) wide providing 1,900 hectares (approximately 4,700 acres) of land between the banks. The Dutch Engineer, Sir... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • Outstrays to Skeffling Managed Realignment Scheme

    This page provides information about the Outstrays to Skeffling Managed Realignment Scheme (OtSMRS). We have organised it to include background information (next section, below recent news and events) and proposals developed prior to obtaining planning consent (lower down this page, under the heading ‘Earlier proposals for the scheme’). These both describe the development of the scheme and how it has progressed since it was first conceived. OtSMRS is a joint initiative developed... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • Nenthead Mine Water Treatment Scheme

    Welcome to our information pages for the Nenthead Mine Water Treatment Scheme. The Environment Agency and Coal Authority are proposing to build a treatment scheme to remove the metals in the water discharging from the Caplecleugh and Rampgill Levels before they get into the river, improving the environment for people and wildlife. The River Nent is the most metal polluted river in northern England. This pollution by cadmium, lead and zinc comes from several different sources and... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • Strand Quay

    Noisy piling work from 4 November 2024 We expect these works to commence on 4 November 2024 and for this to last for up to eight days, although it could be less depending on progress. Our piling activities will take place between 8:30 and 13:00 and then from 13:30 to 16:00. Our piling will not be noisy throughout this entire period but will comprise of a series of bursts of between 30 to 40 minutes each. We have looked to see if we can limit the noisy bursts to specific times... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • Humber 2100+

    Welcome to the Humber2100+ Information Page Here you will find the latest information on the development of the new Humber Strategy and how you can get involved. You can find out more about flood risk on the Humber and what we are doing to manage it by taking a look at our latest newsletter or by visiting the Humber Story Map If you are having problems accessing the storymap Click here for an accessible version. Due to the enormous economic... More
    Closes 6 January 2025
  • Aycliffe Quarry Landfill Site, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham

    We have created this page for the public to have easy access to information on Aycliffe Quarry Landfill Site. This information includes air quality monitoring data results. The Environment Agency chairs a multi-agency group that has been set up in response to the odours coming from Aycliffe Quarry Landfill Site. The other members of the group are UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Darlington Borough Council and Durham County Council. The Environment Agency's role is to regulate... More
    Closes 16 January 2025
  • Barton to New Holland Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme - Information Page

    Welcome to the Barton to New Holland Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme! Flooding is a long-standing problem for the communities of Barton, Barrow, and New Holland. Previous tidal flood incidents have impacted lives, businesses, and homes. Highlighting the need for improved tidal flood defences and for communities in the area to be better prepared. We are working with project partners Jacobs and Arup to develop a sustainable approach to reduce the impacts of tidal... More
    Closes 31 January 2025
  • Heacham bathing waters

    Bathing water designation Bathing waters are designated at locations where an interest group or owner of a potential bathing water has applied to Defra and been successful in getting the water designated as a bathing water. That location will be tested by us during the bathing water season and given a classification. Designation does not necessarily mean that the site meets water quality standards or is safe to swim in. Bathing water season The Bathing Water... More
    Closes 31 January 2025
  • Maidenhead Windsor and Eton Flood Alleviation Scheme

    The Maidenhead, Windsor and Eton Flood Alleviation Scheme The Maidenhead, Windsor and Eton Flood Alleviation Scheme is made up of a combination of different elements in to reduce flood risk in the area. These include Cookham - flood walls, flood gates and earth embankments North Maidenhead - flood walls and an earth embankment The Jubilee Flood Relief Channel These were designed to work together to reduce the risk of flooding to approximately 3,000... More
    Closes 31 January 2025
  • Granville Woodhouse Landfill Information Page

    Page created 26 March 2024. Last updated 6 November 2024. We are sorry to hear that residents have been experiencing problems with odour in the local area. Please be assured that we are working with the operator, Potters (Midlands) Ltd , to resolve these issues. Thank you for visiting our information page.  Background Granville Woodhouse Landfill (also known as Redhill Landfill) has been operational at this location... More
    Closes 31 January 2025
  • Leamington Spa fly issues

    Page created 29 November 2023. Last updated 31 October 2024. Please note - we will not be updating this page in November. It will next be updated in December 2024. We are sorry to hear that residents and businesses have experienced problems with flies in the local area. The Environment Agency and Warwick District Council are working in partnership to investigate this issue. We have created this online information page to keep the community updated on the work we are... More
    Closes 31 January 2025
  • Limekiln Wharf Information Page

    Last Updated: 14 October 2022 Latest Update Team2100 have now completed the site works at Limekiln Phase 2 SI. The completed works are part of the Thames Estuary Asset Management (TEAM) 2100 programme to refurbish and replace existing tidal flood defences. The site investigation works will help us to understand if there is further work needed to ensure that the flood defence continues to protect the local community from tidal flooding. Team2100 would like to thank you all for... More
    Closes 31 March 2025
  • Grange Landfill Site, Rotherham (Dropping Well Tip) -Information Page

    Welcome to the Grange Landfill Information Page. This page provides access to information on the permit variation for Grange Landfill and the Environment Agency role in permit regulation. We will keep this page updated as the situation progresses so please keep checking back for what’s new. You can view our latest frequently asked questions (FAQs) or download a copy at the end of this page. Coronavirus: The Environment Agency response More... More
    Closes 31 March 2025
  • Greyfriars Community Flood Scheme

    Page created 15 December 2021, last updated 28 March 2024. 28 March, 2024: Please see our latest update for 28 March, 2024. Flooding in Hereford Hereford is subject to significant flood risk from the River Wye and has flooded a number of times. The most significant flood events have been in 1960, 1979, 1998, 2002, 2004, 2012, 2019, 2020 and 2021. In 2008 a Flood Risk Management Scheme was completed for the south... More
    Closes 31 March 2025
  • Peckfield Landfill Site

    Introduction to Peckfield Landfill Site This page has been created to provide further information around our regulation work at Peckfield Landfill Site, Micklefield, operated by Caird Peckfield Limited (CPL). We are aware of the ongoing landfill gas odours currently being experienced by residents of Micklefield and surrounding villages and appreciate that this must be a frustrating and unpleasant situation. Update 5 December 2024 Since the last update (30th October... More
    Closes 31 March 2025
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