We operate a scheduled highways draining cleansing regime. You can use this page to see when we will carry out cleaning activities.
Gully cleaning frequency
We empty and clean gullies and their immediate pipe connection as part of an annual proactive maintenance programme. We clean gullies to maintain our drainage network, keep it running efficiently, and to prevent flooding.
There are over 30,000 highway drainage gullies across Bath and North East Somerset. You can view their locations on a map.
The table below shows our scheduled gully cleaning frequencies.
| Type of area | Cleaning frequency |
|---|---|
| Rural areas | Once per year |
| Urban areas | Biennial (once every other year) |
| High speed dual carriageways | Twice per year |
| Special Attention Gullies (SAGs) | Four times per year |
Special Attention Gullies are gullies in areas with a higher risk of flooding.
Report problems with drains or flooding
To report a problem with a gully, please visit FixMyStreet.
How we manage weather warnings
We closely monitor detailed weather forecasts to determine whether we need to make reactive gully cleans. We also co-ordinate with cleaning teams to clear any surface detritus from areas at a higher risk of flooding.