Who manages flood risk
Flooding is managed by different organisations working together.
Environment Agency
- manages flooding from larger rivers and streams (main rivers), the sea and reservoirs
- has a national role in managing flood and coastal change risk
- provides flood warnings and risk information
- builds and maintains flood defences
Local councils (lead local flood authorities)
- manage flooding from surface water, groundwater and smaller watercourses
- responsible for managing coastal erosion and landslip risks in their areas
- plan for and respond to local flooding emergencies
Water companies
- manage flooding from public sewers
- manage flooding from water mains
