Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 81
81
Accepted
Paragraph: 377
Drainage and sewerage management plans, as currently conceived, appear to be the preserve of the...
Conclusion
Drainage and sewerage management plans, as currently conceived, appear to be the preserve of the water industry. For these plans to be successful they must be designed so as to ensure active and continued engagement with the full range of stakeholders, including local authorities, highways agencies and developers. These plans must be backed up by measures to prohibit use of the products and chemicals at greatest risk of blocking drainage systems and degrading water quality.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government reviewed and made changes to partnership funding rules for flood grant in aid in 2020, promoting more nature-based solutions and surface water schemes such as sustainable drainage systems. Through drainage and wastewater management plans they expect sewerage companies to fully assess wastewater network capacity and develop collaborative solutions with local authorities and other bodies to manage the challenges of a changing climate and extreme weather events.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government · verbatim extract
Accepted
The Guiding Principles for Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans, published in February 2022, require water companies to work collaboratively with other Risk Management Authorities in developing solutions to drainage issues.
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