Clean Rivers and Seas Task Force
To reduce storm overflow releases, we need to find new and innovative ways to slow the flow of surface water into the sewer network. That's why we set up the Clean Rivers and Seas Task Force in 2021. We've tasked this team with driving down the use of storm overflows and we've got ambitious targets to meet.
How the task force is reducing the use of storm overflows
Over the next two years, the Clean Rivers and Seas Task Force will use nature-based solutions, infrastructure improvements and stormwater treatment to deliver several Pathfinder projects. These projects involve intervening in certain areas to slow the amount of surface water entering the sewer. The team is also working to prevent groundwater infiltration.
The task force will also be delivering a regional plan to reduce storm overflows between now and 2030. To achieve these targets, the task force is establishing strong partnerships across our region.
Task Force updates
Here you can read about the Clean Rivers and Seas Task Force's latest activities. We publish updates approximately every six months.
Citizen Science Report
Clean Rivers and Seas Task Force July 2024 Update
Clean Rivers and Seas Task Force November 2023 Update
Clean Rivers and Seas Task Force January 2023 Update
Pathfinder Update April 2023
Storm Overflow Task Force May 2022 Update
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Beachbuoy
You can view storm overflow releases in our coastal areas using our Beachbuoy interactive map.
Beachbuoy shows near real-time information about storm releases and whether they may have affected bathing waters.
If you'd like to keep track, you can also subscribe to notifications for specific areas.
Learn more about...
Storm overflows
Storm overflows are pressure relief valves that release excess water during heavy rain to ease pressure on our network.
The wastewater treatment process
We recycle wastewater from almost two million homes before returning it to rivers and the sea. Learn more about our wastewater treatment process.
Pathfinder projects
Across key areas, these projects are helping to reduce the amount of excess surface water entering the sewer.
How can you and your community get involved?
We're working hard to reduce the use of storm overflows and you can help too. Learn more here about how you and your community can get involved.