Flooding
In an emergency contact Transport for Buckinghamshire who will direct the enquiry to the correct authority.
If there is a risk of flooding to the property, sandbags or other assistance can be given by the area offices, district councils and the other agencies.
| Source of flooding | Responsible authorities |
|---|---|
| Main Rivers | Environment Agency |
Ordinary Watercourses | Riparian Landowners |
| Lakes | Riparian Landowners |
| Reservoirs | Environment Agency |
| Canals and British Waterways owned reservoirs | British Waterways |
| Sewers and Storm Water | Anglian Water |
| Screens and Blockages of Bridges/Culverts | Buckinghamshire County Council |
| Highways (Surface Water) | Buckinghamshire County Council |
| Ground Water | Buckinghamshire County Council |
The Environment Agency is responsible for flood defence, assessment of flood risk, preparation of Flood Level Management Plans on main rivers, monitoring rivers, giving flood warnings and dealing with pollution of all waterways.
Maintenance of all waterways is generally the responsibility of the riverbank 'riparian' owners. The Environment Agency, internal drainage boards and district councils have powers under the Land Drainage Acts to ensure such maintenance is carried out as necessary.
We have a statutory duty to maintain the highway in a safe condition which means dealing with the cause of flooding where possible. If this is not immediately possible we may have to erect warning signs or close roads.
For more information call 0845 2302882 or email tfb@buckscc.gov.uk
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