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How to report marine pollution incidents, the response to an incident and how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product.
Information on cleaning an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.
Follow this groundwater protection code of practice to prevent pollution from solvent use and storage.
Sheep dip is a hazardous substance – follow this code to reduce the risk of groundwater pollution when you use, store and dispose of dip.
Guidance on oil spills
Thousands of spills to be prevented by increased investment this year.
Information relating to the procurement of the Aerial Dispersant Spray service including background information, upcoming events and links to resources.
How to design, inspect, monitor and maintain impounding reservoir spillways so they are safe.
100% of storm overflows now fitted with monitoring devices required by the government.
Details of the efficacy and toxicity tests oil spill treatment products must have before being approved for use in UK waters.
Information on spraying oil spill dispersants, different products and equipment, training, and keeping records.
List of UK approved oil spill treatment products including the name, nature and type, and what they are approved for
How businesses and organisations can avoid causing pollution from oil and chemical storage, car washing, construction and other activities.
Application form for getting an oil spill treatment product approved.
Environment Agency enforcement position on using non-waste absorbents to solidify saturated soils and slurry wastes produced during utility works repairing water infrastructure mains and connections.
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