Patcham on flood alert as water levels rise (From The Argus)
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Patcham on flood alert as water levels rise
2:40pm Thursday 3rd January 2013 in News
HOUSEHOLDERS are on flood alert after heavy rain.
Those living in Patcham, Brighton, have received visits from officials in recent days as water levels have risen.
The flooding will come from the Wellesbourne stream, the “hidden channel” which runs from the South Downs into the sea near Brighton’s Palace Pier.
Areas at risk include Old London Road, parts of Church Hill and Mill Road where they meet the A23 and the Recreational Ground.
Leaflets have been posted through neighbours’ doors and a rest centre will open if anyone needs it.
A spokesman for Brighton and Hove City Council said: “Although less rain is forecast over the next few days, we are continuing to closely monitor the ground water level and to work with the Environment Agency and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.
“If water levels continue to rise, support will be provided to residents in affected properties.”
For more details about the areas which could be at risk, email epu@brighton-hove. gov.uk or call 0845 988 1188.
Comments(8)
Fercri Sakes
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3:00pm Thu 3 Jan 13
Fight_Back wrote:I'd say compulsory metering and fixing leaks should be the main priorities.
And yet watch the hosepipe bans be implemented in the Summer. That's because our politicians and water companies are far more interested in compulsory metering than building new water collection methods.
Logically, if we USE less and LOSE less then we won't need to build more expensive reserviours. Plus it will encourage more home owners to collect their own water.
sussexram40
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3:14pm Thu 3 Jan 13
You don't leave the tap running or hose your garden every day when you're on a meter.
sussexram40
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3:15pm Thu 3 Jan 13
Can this be
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3:38pm Thu 3 Jan 13
PaulOckenden
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3:49pm Thu 3 Jan 13
P.
Hoarder12345444
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4:40pm Thu 3 Jan 13
Fight_Back wrote:It works actually, my water bills have gone down a lot since I had a water meter installed in my flat. I was getting charged nearly 600 quid a year for water usage before. Just to turn a freaking tap on!! I'm all for them. There wont be a hose pipe ban, how can there be, come spring the resevoirs and aquaducts will still be brimming full and probably overflowing.
And yet watch the hosepipe bans be implemented in the Summer. That's because our politicians and water companies are far more interested in compulsory metering than building new water collection methods.
hammerfan
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5:38pm Thu 3 Jan 13
Fight_Back says...
2:55pm Thu 3 Jan 13