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Essex Flood and Water Management

Flooding in Essex is becoming more frequent and more severe due to climate change. Our Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Team is committed to creating resilient, high‑quality environments by strengthening our green‑blue infrastructure that are resilient to future flooding. Learn whether you’re at risk of flooding, how to protect your property or community, and how our nature‑based water management work helps Essex adapt to and mitigate climate change.
Report a Flood
Check your flood risk
Purchase flood information or advice
Express an interest in property flood protection

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What to do about flooding

Where to report a flood, and what you can do to protect your home

Maintaining or changing a watercourse

What a watercourse consent is, what the law says and how to apply

New development advice

Get advice on sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and our Adoption Policy

Your Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Team

Find out how the wider team are using green solutions to combat climate challenges

Our strategies and responsibilities

Find out more about our role as a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) including when we investigate a flood

Our Work

Information about some of the projects we are working on