Welcome to the Downham Market Group of Internal Drainage Boards. We are a public sector organisation responsible for flood
protection and land drainage in the Downham Market area. For General Enquiries please contact the office
on 01366 387387. Alternatively, our email and postal addresses can be found in the contact section of this site.
The Service we Provide
Responsible to the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), we work in partnership
with local councils, the Environment Agency and other local partners to reduce the risk of flooding to agriculatural, residential and industrial land. We carry out continuous
maintenance and surveys to ensure water levels are kept at a safe level.
