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...More
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...More
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...More
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...More
UPDATE – July 2021
Please see our latest newsletters which will explain what we have done so far at Lake 5 and information about the works.
February 2021 Newsletter
March 2021 Newsletter
June 2021 Newsletter
Since our November 2020 virtual drop...More
This project will maintain the existing high level of tidal flood risk protection to thousands of homes, businesses and infrastructure on Canvey Island into the future.
Background
We will be renewing and improving the erosion protection on the seaward face of the tidal...More
Welcome to the Bungay Flood Risk Management Scheme information page.
The Environment Agency have created this page to provide easy access to information on the Bungay project. We will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking back for what's new. ...More
Last updated on 12 October 2022
To allow safe working inside the Hardmead Sluice we have isolated it from the water flows with temporary dams, steel stop logs on the upstream side and a tarpaulin covered framework on the downstream. The water between the dams has been pumped out and we are...More
Updated 25 November 2022 - next update due Spring 2023
Latest Update
The Environment Agency had submitted a planning application for these works, but as the design developed it evolved into something which it was felt didn’t require full planning...More
Through the Alconbury Brook Flood Alleviation Scheme, we are developing a way forward to reduce the risk of flooding from the Alconbury Brook in Alconbury and Alconbury Weston.
Flooding in Hamerton Road, Alconbury Weston, January 2021
Background to the scheme
The...More
Welcome to this information page which explains the Environment Agency’s analysis, activities and plans to improve water quality, reduce excess nutrients, and help improve environments in the Wye and Lugg river catchments.
Whilst this focuses on the Environment Agency’s work, there are...More
This web page has been set up to share information about the Sanway-Byfleet Flood Alleviation Scheme. We welcome your feedback and questions on our proposals via our online survey or by using the contact details on the right-hand side of this page. The survey will be open from 12 May 2022 to...More
Scheme update
We have concluded our review of the proposed scheme for Reading and Caversham to reduce the risk of flooding to homes and businesses. This includes a review of:
flood walls
earth embankments
a bypass channel
This included a review of the scheme costs...More
We are pleased to be bringing you the latest Environment Agency update on our compliance work at Roxby Landfill operated by Biffa Waste Services Ltd.
Our Commitment
As part of our regulation of the site, we continue to carry out air quality/odour assessments during...More
Update - Sept 2022
Jacksons Civil Engineering have completed ground investigations surveys on our behalf to inform options to reduce flood risk in Loughborough. The work took place at Nanpantan Reservoir and on land adjacent to the Moat brook. It lasted two weeks and the team used...More
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...More
Welcome to the River Wharfe and Ilkley bathing water site information page
River Wharfe catchment
The River Wharfe and its tributaries flow from the headwaters in the Yorkshire Dales National Park down to its confluence with the River Ouse near Cawood. Along...More
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...More
Last updated on 19 October 2022
What is happening and why?
We have created this information page to keep residents informed of current and future developments to the Stanstead Abbotts Drain. We will be updating this page as the project progresses.
In the winter 2013/14 the...More
Page created July 2019. Last updated 8 April 2022.
Since our last update in November 2021, we have continued with some ongoing land reinstatement works and started post-construction landscaping. With spring on the horizon, the wildflower seed mix, sown by our partners at...More
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. We will keep updating it as we progress individual projects...More
We are working with Dacorum Borough Council and Affinity Water to help restore the River Gade at Gadebridge Park, a globally rare and valuable chalk stream. The project will provide multiple benefits, including improved habitats for wildlife, the protection of water resources for both people...More
September 2022
We have completed all the sheet piling works and are now excavating the areas for the fish pass and continuing the concrete capping beam works.
Source: Environment Agency
Source: Environment Agency
June 2022
The...More
Page created 18 September 2020. Last updated 4 November 2022.
Flooding in Tenbury Wells
Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire is situated on the banks of the River Teme. A tributary, the Kyre Brook, also joins the River Teme in the town. Tenbury has suffered from...More
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This is the Environment Agency's information page dedicated to essential construction work at Castle Mill Sluice, on the River Great Ouse, Bedford.
The Environment Agency is carrying out the decommissioning of the mechanical and electrical components of Castle Mill...More
The Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) requires EPR permits to be reviewed within four years of publication of the relevant Best Available Techniques Reference Document (BRef) BAT conclusions. The Food, Drink and Milk Industries BRef was published on 4 December 2019.
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Updated 14 October 2022
This page provides a latest update, a summary of our work and the background to the project which aims to reduce flooding to homes, businesses and infrastructure in the Woodford and Ilford areas, as well as how we plan to improve the River Roding for people and...More
Latest Update - August 2022 More Information
Latest Update - November 2021 More Information
In July 2021, the project team successfully secured additional funding to progress the scheme to the next stage (Outline Business Case), after the ground...More
Updated on: 6 July 2022
Welcome to the Mereway project information webpage. Please click the link below to FAQs at the bottom of the page.
FAQs
What is currently happening?
We are currently constructing the Mereway Fish Pass following planning permission and setting up the...More
The Environment Agency is the environmental regulator for onshore oil and gas operations in England. We ensure that oil and gas operations are carried out in a way that protects people and the environment. We work with a number of regulatory bodies to oversee shale gas exploration in England....More