Resources
On this page you'll find useful resources - downloads or links to external websites
Check Your Flood Risk
National mapping showing the risk of flooding from surface water (rain), rivers and the sea
Southend on Sea: Flood Risk Advice and Support
Information and advice from Southend City Council on flooding and drainage responsibilities, local strategies and plans, and how to report flooding in your area
Rainwater Harvesting and Re-Use: An Introduction
A useful introduction into what rainwater harvesting is, the equipment involved and how it can be implemented in the UK
Water Re-Use Guidance
A pdf leaflet with technical guidance on implementing water re-use systems
Save Water and Money!
Useful advice from CCW, the UK's independent voice for water consumers, on everything from complaints, support with bills and advice on reducing water bills
Essex and Suffolk Water: Water Saving Tips
Information and advice from our local water supplier, Essex and Suffolk Water, on how to save water. There is also a tool to see how much water you use, and links to get some water saving freebies!
Anglian Water: Water Saving Tips
Top tips from Anglian Water on how to save water!
Essex and Suffolk Water: Smart Water Meters
The latest information from Essex and Suffolk Water on the roll-out of smart water meters in our area. Smart water meters are like those for gas and electricity, measuring and feeding back usage in real time to generate more accurate bills and help identify potential leaks
Dynamic Water Pricing in Spain
An article discussing what dynamic water pricing is and how it has been implemented in Spain, including the impacts on water usage
Dynamic Water Pricing in the UK
Information on current trials of dynamic water pricing in the UK. Please note that none operate or are planned in our area and these are currently trials to inform potential future policy and pricing decisions
Property Flood Resilience (PFR) Information
National Blue Pages offering information on Property Flood Resilience (PFR) with lists of authorised suppliers and installers of PFR measures
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Independent information on what Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are, their benefits and case studies form across the UK, including some in the wider Essex area
Nature Based Solutions (NBS)
Independent information from The Flood Hub on what Nature Based Solutions (NBS) are, their benefits and the work currently going on across the UK, including a wide range of case studies
The Rivers Trust Sewage Map
Sewage is discharged into our rivers on a daily basis, find out if your river is fit to play in
Thames21 Water Quality Results
From London to Southend-on-Sea, an interactive map showing water quality data of the tidal Thames
Catchment to Coast Data
See live data from the Catchment to Coast network of weather stations here!