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Home and community tools

Practical help with the water around your home and neighbourhood. We’re developing straightforward guides and checklists, with clear explanations of what to look for and where to get help.

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In development

Coming soon

These guides and assessments are planned. They are not available to use yet.

Coming soon

How to look after a gully

Understand what a road gully does, recognise a possible blockage and find out who to contact about a problem.

Guide in preparation
Coming soon

How to maintain a watercourse

A practical introduction to routine checks, maintenance responsibilities and planning work with wildlife in mind.

Guide in preparation
Coming soon

Home flood resilience assessment

A homeowner’s checklist to explore property-level resilience, identify questions and prepare for a more detailed assessment.

Assessment in development
Coming soon

Looking after a rain garden

Seasonal checks, plant care and recognising when a rain garden needs attention.

Guide in preparation
Coming soon

Gutters and downpipes

Spotting faults, understanding where roof water goes and arranging safe checks and cleaning.

Guide in preparation
Coming soon

Water butts and rainwater reuse

Choosing and looking after household rainwater storage, with clear maintenance prompts.

Guide in preparation
Available now

Start with the existing guides

While the new tools are being developed, explore the explanations already on the website.

What would help you?

Suggest a guide or tell us which drainage or maintenance topic you find difficult to understand.

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