Drainage Section
Portway Depot
Shidas Lane
Oldbury
B69 2BP

Tel: 0845 359 7501
Fax: 0121 569 4130
Email: contact@sandwell.gov.uk
Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.30pm, Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

How to report a problem with a stream, culvert or watercourse

To report any problem affecting a watercourse or culvert during normal working hours telephone 0845 359 7501 or if it is outside normal working hours telephone 07867 506556.

Report a flooding incident not associated with a watercourse.

Rivers

The responsibility for the maintenance of the main rivers in Sandwell rests with the Environment Agency. During normal working hours contact the Agency on 01543 444141. Outside normal working hours contact the Agency on 0121 711 2324. Visit the Environment Agency's website for all up-to date flooding information on main rivers.

Watercourses and Culverts

Watercourses, brooks, streams, channels and culverts are generally the responsibility of the owner of the property through which the water flows to maintain. To report any problem affecting a watercourse or culvert during normal working hours telephone 0845 359 7501 or if it is outside normal working hours telephone 07867 506556.

Watercourse Grids

Watercourse grids are generally the responsibility of the owner of the property through which the water flows to maintain. Sandwell do cleanse a number of grids on a regular basis at various locations in the Borough.