Environment Agency

It's our job to look after your environment and create better places for people and wildlife.

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

The wait is over. The clean-up starts now ⌛

Roughly 21,000 tonnes of illegal waste will be removed from Kidlington over the next six months, helping restore the area for local communities.

Find out more: https://t.co/dFHW7N1J8t

[Met Office @metoffice]

Thundery showers move into the southeast this evening bringing gusty winds and hail 🌩️

Stay hot here with an amber warning for extreme heat 🌡️

Rain and cloud move into the west, bringing some fresher air

[Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK @RLSSUK]

Plan on heading out near the water during the hot weather this weekend?

🚫 Don’t jump in to help someone in trouble - throw something that floats
🛟 Follow the Water Safety Code: Stop. Think. Stay together. Call 999. Float to live.

👉 https://t.co/fZmjAJNiy2

[Met Office @metoffice]

⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️

Thunderstorms across northern England

Friday 1400 – 2100

Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs

[Met Office @metoffice]

With yellow warnings for thunderstorms in place for some parts of the UK tonight and widespread thunderstorm warnings for tomorrow, make sure you know what to do to stay safe in a thunderstorm ⛈️

Learn more: https://t.co/dQuZTf7q7I

#WeatherReady

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

Weirs, locks, and sluices can pose a serious danger to life.

If you’re thinking of cooling off in the water, make sure to avoid these structures and follow safety signage.

If you do get into difficulty in the water, remember #FloatToLive

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

We've suspended the environmental permit for a site near Chichester after finding serious fire hazards and pollution risks.

No more waste is allowed onto site; all tyres must be removed by 2 July.

We act swiftly when sites don't play by the rules.

https://t.co/IwOxzjX9uy

[Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK @RLSSUK]

With amber and red heat warnings in place across the south of England and Wales, it's vital your family knows how to stay safe around water. ☀️

Help children understand how to stay safe with our free resources, including bookmarks and posters: https://t.co/QHsQ1B40IK

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

Today marks 50 years since the last severe drought in the UK. We must continue to evolve to meet future water supply challenges.

By working together across the sector, we can strengthen water resilience for the future.

Read more: https://t.co/pDuTzFNj6U

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

With a red heat alert issued for Wednesday and Thursday, people may be tempted to get into the water 🌊

Make sure you know what to do if you see someone struggling:

📞 Phone 999
🗣️ Tell them to float on their back
🛟 Throw them something that floats

[Met Office @metoffice]

Heavy, thundery showers continue in parts of the southeast ⛈️

Here is a radar update 👇

[Environment AgencySE @EnvAgencySE]

Rivers can contain hidden hazards as well as dangerous flows and undercurrents, particularly in and around structures such as weirs, locks and flood channels.

Vigilance saves lives and water-related accidents
can be avoided by knowing how to stay safe and #RespectTheWater.

[Crimestoppers @CrimestoppersUK]

Illegal waste dumping harms communities, businesses and the environment – and it’s often linked to serious organised crime.

Our campaign with @DefraGovUK and @EnvAgency aims to remind people that waste crime is far from harmless.

Learn more: https://t.co/S71JZUwXfH

[Environment AgencySW @EnvAgencySW]

High temperatures are forecast this week, and you may be looking for somewhere to cool off. But weirs, locks, bridges and flood channels have dangerous flows, undercurrents and hidden hazards

Take notice and follow all riverside signage and warnings #RespectTheWater #FloatToLive

[Met Office @metoffice]

⚠️⚠️🔴 Red weather warning issued 🔴⚠️⚠️

Extreme heat across parts of central/southern England and Wales

Wednesday 0900 - Thursday 2100

Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs

Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

It’s not always as warm in the water as it is on land.

Warm weather is expected this weekend. If you do choose to cool off near water, make sure you know what to do if you get into difficulties.

#FloatToLive

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

Planning to cool off with a swim this weekend? ☀️

Make sure you check Swimfo first for the latest on water quality data.
https://t.co/1uiKhnR5as

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

@paulpowlesland We strongly support communities improving their local environment. It’s our responsibility to work with landowners to make sure activity doesn't cause unintended harm to the environment. We're investigating some unpermitted work on the River Roding but no decision has been made.

[Environment AgencySW @EnvAgencySW]

We were out last week in a multi-agency operation tackling rural crime across the region.

We stopped around 20 vehicles which were carrying waste, identified five unregistered waste carriers, three potential illegal waste sites, and one concerning permitted site.

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

It's #DrowningPreventionWeek.

Do you know how to stay safe in the water during this week's warm weather?

If you find yourself in trouble, #FloatToLive.

@RLSSUK @RNLI

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

If you’re heading for a swim this weekend, check Swimfo first. ☀️

You can search bathing waters by name or location to view:
⭐ classifications
🔬 water quality results
🚫 advice against swimming

Visit swimfo here: https://t.co/1uiKhnR5as