Written question asked by Clive Efford (Labour) on Friday, 4 January 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 January 2019 (named day). It was answered by Baroness Coffey (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 January 2019 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Floods: Greenwich
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential risk from contamination to the Bowring sports ground as a result of flooding from the River Quaggy.
- Answer
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The water quality in the River Quaggy is tested regularly by the Environment Agency, however river water quality is only one factor that can contribute to contamination in a flooding event. In times of flood there is the potential for additional contamination such as sewage leaking from flooded drains.
Public Health England has published guidance for those responding to flooding emergencies and undertaking subsequent recovery activity. This guidance includes the potential public health risks associated with the flooding of sport playing fields and is available to view here:
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- 205077
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- 2017-19
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- Contamination Floods Greenwich Sportsgrounds
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