‍Watercourse Management, Property Level Protection and Sustainable Drainage Systems are three of many new developments that form part of the flood risk management strategy in Essex. What are the different types of watercourses and drainage routes and who is responsible for their maintenance?

What is PLP exactly and what are the conditions under which homeowners affected by internal flooding can apply for help from the ECC? What is the purpose and benefits of SuDS and how do they add environmental value to new developments and mimic natural drainage? These are the basic questions that the animations focus on.