Closer monitoring on our storm overflows
Our storm overflows at Tankerton Circus and Diamond Road in Kent now have the most advanced reporting available to help us better understand our sewers and provide the most accurate and near real-time storm overflow information.
These storm overflows in Kent are some of the first overflows to be fitted with twin radar sensor heads, the most accurate reporting technology available. These new radar sensors have replaced the previous ultrasonic ones, which sometimes gave false readings in storm overflows particularly when the water was foamy. The new radar sensors are also more durable, so they’ll last a lot longer and provide better value for money.
This improved storm overflow monitoring will allow us to gain a clearer picture of what's happening under our feet and make sure we have most accurate and near real-time storm overflow reporting for our customers.
New storm overflow technology
We're continuing to trial radar sensors across our sites, where appropriate. We aren’t stopping there though, we’re also:
- Tracking groundwater infiltration to better understand how we can prevent it contributing to flooding and storm overflows.
- Monitoring bathing water quality and river water quality to understand the causes of pollution and who we need to partner with to address them.
- Using smart sewer gates in our network to help manage storm water more effectively.
Upstream water quality monitoring at the River Test in FullertonLook at our Clean Rivers and Seas Plan to see all our planned storm overflow investments on an easy-to-use interactive map.