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Regulatory EDM 2024 Bathing Season storm overflow data analysed 

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The Environment Agency has analysed Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) data on storm overflows associated with bathing waters across England for 2024.   This regulatory data, bolstered as 100% of storm overflows are now fitted with event duration monitors, is a vital …

Working in partnership to manage surface water flooding

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surface water flooding

Surface water flooding is localised and complex. There are currently 3.2 million properties in areas at risk in England. As the September floods have shown, it is a real and growing threat to life, property, infrastructure, and to the economy. …

Spotlight on the field teams working in Hampshire and Sussex to reduce flooding  

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It’s Flood Action Week so we’re showcasing the great work of our field teams in Hampshire and Sussex.   These teams play a vital role reducing the risk of flooding to communities in the south east of England. In Hampshire and …

Shifting perspectives: from clean air to healthy air

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Jointly authored by: Dr Pippa Douglas (Environment Agency), Dr Emma Marczylo (UK Health Security Agency) and Prof. Sean Tyrrel (Cranfield University) IntroductionWhen we talk about air quality, the term "clean air" often comes to mind. Clean air initiatives have played …