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A complete list of 5G projects involved in the 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme
How to comply with your licence, including how to measure, record and report on the water you abstract.
How the Thames Barrier works, and when it is scheduled to close.
The Environment Agency's portal will allow water industry workers to report serious environmental wrongdoing by their organisations.
Use the pre-application advice service to find out the likelihood of getting a licence, what restrictions it may have and what you need to send with your application.
Formerly part of M18, guidance on selecting a monitoring approach, CEN, ISO and alternative monitoring methods, and analytical quality control charts.
FCDO travel advice for Colombia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Your tap water should be clear and bright - water quality advice, reporting problems, how to complain
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
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.
Consumer Council for Water (CCW) represents water and sewerage consumers in England and Wales and takes up unresolved complaints. CCW is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
How government, water companies and the Environment Agency make sure there is enough water for future needs of both people and the environment.
Find out how clean the water is on beaches and in other bathing areas in England, and if there is a problem with pollution
Helps you find the information you need in the river basin management plans (RBMPs).
Guidance for non-water company abstraction licence holders affected by prolonged dry weather and drought.
Report a cause of flooding: who to contact for burst water mains, flooded sewers, public drains, roads, rivers
The latest updates on monitored groundwater levels and whether there are any groundwater alerts or warnings in force.
Background, evidence and analysis on challenges affecting the water environment.
Monthly water situation reports and weekly rainfall and river flow reports.
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