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Risk Management Authorities in Cumbria

Risk Management Authorities are defined in the act and include:

EA - Environment Agency
LLFA - Cumbria County Council
Districts - Allerdale, Barrow, Carlisle, Copland, Eden and South Lakeland
UU - United Utilities
Highways Authority - County Highways

Risk Management Authorities Areas of Responsibility
Flood Source	EA	LLFA	District	UU	Highways Authority
Main River	Yes
The Sea	Yes
Surface Water		Yes
Surface Water (on or coming from the highway)					Yes
Sewer Flooding				Yes
Ordinary Watercourse		Yes	Yes
Ground Water		Yes
Resevoirs	Yes