The Drainage Strategy Framework is a joint Environment Agency and Ofwat document that sets out a framework for water and sewerage companies to prepare drainage strategies.<\/p>\n
A reliable sewerage network is a vital part of our national infrastructure. It is crucial for communities, the environment and the economy. A 2011 report for Ofwat showed that the impacts of climate change and the growth of urban areas could lead to a 50% increase in sewer flows by 2040 if no action is taken. This would mean increased pollution and flooding.<\/p>\n
In the Water White Paper, the government said that it \u201cwill work with Ofwat and the Environment Agency to ensure a more strategic approach to drainage planning\u201d. Subsequently the Environment Agency worked with Ofwat to develop a framework for water and sewerage companies to use in planning strategies for their drainage systems. The report outlining this framework has now been published.<\/p>\n