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Thousands of spills to be prevented by increased investment this year.
Find out where SPZs are, what defines the different zones and why the Environment Agency must protect groundwater from pollution.
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
Water bosses are set to be banned from receiving bonuses if a company has committed serious criminal breaches, the Environment Secretary has announced today.
This section explains how the Environment Agency describes the water environment geographical units, and how we assess their current condition.
This letter highlights recent issues around water sources and the potential for infection from taps and sinks.
Northumbrian Water will pay £50,000 to Tyne Rivers Trust after a burst pipe polluted Monkton Burn in Jarrow, South Tyneside.
Use the case studies to help you decide when your goods may (or may not) go beyond insufficient production.
2,000 fish die as double pump failure diverts sewage across fields into watercourse.
Impacts of pollution from water industry waste water, how the challenge is being addressed and future challenges and actions.
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