Managing flood risk
Who is responsible for managing local flood risk?
Roles and Responsibilities
Ealing's flood risk is complex, and who is responsible for managing the different causes of flooding is also complicated. To help, we have teamed up with Ealing Council to create this breakdown of responsibilities. Please note, by responsible we refer to managing the flood risk and not responding to incidents, this falls to the emergency services.
| Authority | Responsibility |
| The Environment Agency | Manages flood risk from Statutory Main Rivers, like the Brent and Yeading Brook. |
| Ealing Council | Manages flood risk from Ordinary Watercourses, see the Flood Hub(External link)(External link) (link opens a new window) for more information on Ordinary Watercourses and Statutory Main Rivers. Responsible for responding to surface water (flash flooding) and gullies, drainage pipes and assets within the highway boundary. Click here for further information regarding surface water management: Ealing Flood Risk Management Plan (link opens a new window) |
| Thames Water | Responsible for public sewers and water provision. See Thames Water's(External link)(External link) (link opens a new window) website for information on avoiding blockages. |
| Highways Agency | Responsible for managing flood risk on A406 and A10. |
| Canal and River Trust | Responsible for managing navigational canals such as the Grand Union Canal by monitoring water levels and removing excess water. Find out more here (link opens a new window) |