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Information on the potential health impacts of drought in England and the measures that people can take to stay healthy during these events.
The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is a non-ministerial government department. We are the economic regulator for the water and sewerage sectors in England and Wales. We are responsible for making sure that the companies we regulate provide consumers with...
This series brings together all documents relating to water quality and abstraction statistics.
What local authorities must do to grant recognition for natural mineral water and carry out ongoing checks.
How to care for animals on farms and at market in severe hot or cold weather, floods or drought.
View a list of applications that have been submitted to the Environment Agency for a licence to abstract or impound water.
How to apply for a screening study with the Environment Agency to assess and rank water resources options for farming.
If you abstract water or plan to, you may need to apply for an abstraction licence.
How bottled water producers can get a natural mineral water recognised in England, and rules you need to follow to produce and label it.
£11.5m extra funding announced to boost tree planting, habitat restoration and flood management across England through the Water Environment Improvement Fund.
Apply for a screening study with the Environment Agency to assess and rank water resources options in your area.
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