The flood & water account for UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs tweeting about cleaner water, sustainable usage, resilience and preparedness.
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Joined February 2013
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DefraWater retweeted
Checking the weather or traffic before setting off for a day out?
Make checking water quality on #Swimfo part of your routine and make the most of your trip to a coastal or inland water.
environment.data.gov.uk/bwq/…
#WeatherReady #WaterWarriors #Staycation
DefraWater retweeted
Join us today at 11am for the findings of the independent review into water affordability #EndWaterPoverty Join here 👇
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DefraWater retweeted
Great to see the June edition of The Environment magazine publish an extensive case study feature on Property Flood Resilience, led by @floodmary - plus a great profile the Ox-Cam Floodmobile PFR demo vehicle ciwem.org/the-environment/fl…
DefraWater retweeted
Our speakers for Thursday's #COVID19 and the Water Sector: Resilience for a #GreenRecovery FREE webinar. Sarah Cotterill UCD, Sophie Broadfield Defra, Lee Pitcher Yorks Water, Daniel Johns Anglian, Annabelle Ong Frontier Economics, Francis Heil NIC. Book! ciwem.org/events/covid-19-an…
DefraWater retweeted
Government and water industry regulators have written to water companies in England today to outline the next steps for their plans to support a green economic recovery.
Find out more here 👇 gov.uk/government/publicatio…
DefraWater retweeted
When Defra launched its policy statement, one of its aims was clarity about the use and effectiveness of PFR.
Great to see BSI are consulting on BS 85500 Flood resilient construction bit.ly/3kmxSVS.
Open until 22/11/2020, to register bit.ly/3oiwuGc
DefraWater retweeted
Chester made it home, but sadly many pets aren’t that lucky 🐶
🕵️♂️ Always research the person behind the pet to avoid being lured in by deceitful sellers. Check out our #Petfished page for more tips: getyourpetsafely.campaign.go…
DefraWater retweeted
Are you involved in delivering SuDS for new build developments in England? If so, please share your views on the draft updated Non-statutory technical standards for SuDS. Please complete the survey surveymonkey.com/r/JQ778D5 #SuDSsurvey #SuDSStandards
DefraWater retweeted
Water Quality Data Team Manager - The Drinking Water Inspectorate is seeking a talented individual with a passion for data, an enthusiasm for innovative IT solutions, the ability to manage a small Data Team. Further info at: dwi.gov.uk/about/jobs/70709_… Apply via Civil Service Jobs
DefraWater retweeted
The Drinking Water Inspectorate is seeking talented individuals with skills and/or experience in drinking water supply/water quality to join its team of Inspectors (Senior Professional Technical grade). Further details at: dwi.gov.uk/about/jobs/70498_…
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Do you know what property #flood resilience is? Would you like more information? Do you install flood doors and barriers or survey buildings at flood risk? Do you need more training? Pls tell us what you need so we can help deliver better #PFR. Survey: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PFRtrai…
DefraWater retweeted
We are dedicating up to £170 million to immediately accelerate work on #flood schemes across the country
This will help boost jobs, businesses and economic growth as part of the country’s recovery from #coronavirus
👉🏼 gov.uk/government/news/multi…
DefraWater retweeted
Our new vision to tackle flooding sets out how we will create a better prepared and protected nation
Our record £5.2 billion investment will help to protect homes and businesses, and we’ll also improve the resilience of communities across the country
👉 gov.uk/government/news/multi…
DefraWater retweeted
Last few days as the deadline has been extended to share views on the Non-Statutory Technical Standards for SuDS? Please provide your feedback on them and potential updates. Please complete the survey surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RNKYG9N #SuDSsurvey #SuDSStandards
DefraWater retweeted
Defra’s independent review on the November 2019 Doncaster #flooding is happening. If you live in #Doncaster, take part in our survey to have your say! Contact [email protected] for your survey link, or call freephone 0800 358 0337 to discuss other ways to take part.
DefraWater retweeted
Our environment is everything.
It has got many of us through challenging times and is the solution to some of the biggest issues we now face.
It's time to take action together to protect and restore it.
gov.uk/government/publicatio…
#WorldEnvironmentDay #BetterWithNature #ForNature
DefraWater retweeted
Flood water can contain hidden dangers such as lifted manhole covers, sharp objects, sewage and chemicals. Don’t walk through flood water, it’s not worth the risk.
Check your local flood risk:
flood-warning-information.se…
#StormDennis #Floods #Flooding #PrepareActSurvive
DefraWater retweeted
It's #FloodActionWeek! Make it your mission to know what to do in a flood to keep yourself and the things you love safe.
🎒 Prepare
🏠 Act
☎ Survive
👉 flood-warning-information.se…
#PrepareActSurvive #Flood
DefraWater retweeted
A great afternoon yesterday at @Defra's final Black History Month event. Thank you to Iris Aquilina Anderson from @BioladiesNet, @RoxanneOhene @Adammatan for speaking about their work on diversity and inclusion #blackhistorymonth
DefraWater retweeted
A landmark Bill to tackle the biggest environmental priorities of our time will today be introduced to Parliament, signalling a historic step change in the way we protect and enhance our precious natural environment.
Find out more: gov.uk/government/news/gover… #EnvironmentBill