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Emerging techniques on how to prevent or minimise the environmental impacts of hydrogen production by electrolysis of water.
How government, water companies and the Environment Agency make sure there is enough water for future needs of both people and the environment.
Government to consult on largest ever rollout of new bathing water sites.
The CMA has found Pennon’s purchase of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK (including its subsidiary Sutton and East Surrey Water), could harm Ofwat’s ability to make comparisons between water companies and carry out its statutory functions.
Background, evidence and analysis on challenges affecting the water environment.
How producers can get non-UK natural mineral waters recognised in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), or get UK products recognised overseas.
Your tap water should be clear and bright - water quality advice, reporting problems, how to complain
How to register as a spring water producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market spring water.
The company faces a series of alleged offences across Cornwall and in Plymouth for a six year period between 2015 and 2021.
How to apply to the Environment Agency for a water abstraction or impounding licence.
How to apply for a screening study with the Environment Agency to assess and rank water resources options for farming.
Find out when to prepare a water cycle study for your proposed development plan document, or development, and what to focus on.
Current list of designated bathing waters in England.
Find out how clean the water is on beaches and in other bathing areas in England, and if there is a problem with pollution
Formerly part of M18, technical guidance for industrial plant operators (and their contractors) who monitor effluent discharges to water and sewer.
Guidance and application forms to designate or de-designate a coastal or inland water as a bathing water.
If you abstract water or plan to, you may need to apply for an abstraction licence.
This guidance provides definitions for some commonly-used terms on the subject of marine licensing.
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