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Formerly part of M18, how to prepare and interpret analytical quality control (AQC) charts to verify the performance of your monitoring method.
Your tap water should be clear and bright - water quality advice, reporting problems, how to complain
Rules that local authorities in England must follow when registering a premises to produce spring water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
Rules for local authorities to follow when registering a premises to produce bottled drinking water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
What local authorities must do to grant recognition for natural mineral water and carry out ongoing checks.
How to register as a spring water producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market spring water.
The differences between the 3 types of bottled water, and what bottled water is exempt from the rules.
Ministers are receiving regular updates on a Boil Water Notice from South West Water, which remains for 2,500 properties.
If you abstract water or plan to, you may need to apply for an abstraction licence.
Formerly part of M18, technical guidance for industrial plant operators (and their contractors) who monitor effluent discharges to water and sewer.
How to carry out a risk assessment if you are applying for a bespoke permit that includes discharging hazardous chemicals and elements to surface water.
This series brings together all documents relating to water quality and abstraction statistics.
How bottled water producers can get a natural mineral water recognised in England, and rules you need to follow to produce and label it.
Information on the potential health impacts of drought in England and the measures that people can take to stay healthy during these events.
How to register as a producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market bottled drinking water.
This guidance provides definitions for some commonly-used terms on the subject of marine licensing.
How to change, revoke or transfer your licence, including if the licence holder dies or becomes bankrupt and find out when changes can be enforced.
How to meet the general binding rules if your septic tank or small sewage discharge treatment plant releases (discharges) waste water to a surface water.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
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