With more homes being built every day, the sewer network is under intense pressure to contain the amount of additional rain and wastewater entering sewers.

 

Blockages in the sewer pipes are the main cause of sewer flooding and pollutions. Our teams work around the clock to clear 1 blockage every 15 minutes, but 80% are avoidable. To keep the sewer network clear we all need to just bin items like nappies, cotton buds, period products, fat, oil, grease. Have a look at our top tips and advice.​

You can also reduce the risk of homes flooding by using natural drainage, creating more water efficient spaces - slowing down the speed that rain enters the drains.​

We’re also working together across the region with, builders, developers, schools and commercial businesses to focus on sustainable urban drainage. 

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Have a look at our flood risk partnership programme and how you can gain further support here.