The Environment Agency (EA) said the issue had been traced to a surface water drain and that it worked with United Utilities to deploy oil absorbent booms and bales to stem the flow of diesel.

The water cycle close water cycleThe system where water is constantly moving above, on or below the earth’s surface and is changing ... snow which is input to the drainage basin system.

The RTA implemented the Irish Crossing system for surface water drainage, which aims to improve road durability and operational efficiency under varying weather conditions ...

Staffordshire County Council is responsible for the highway drainage system, while Severn Trent manages the sewer systems in the area. Because Eccleshall’s surface water system involves assets owned ...