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Information and updates on the Nent Haggs mine water treatment scheme in Cumbria, England.
Planting the right tree, in the right place, can help manage flooding, improve water quality, and support aquatic habitats. Find out more in the collection of resources below.
Formerly part of M18, technical guidance for industrial plant operators (and their contractors) who monitor effluent discharges to water and sewer.
£11.5m extra funding announced to boost tree planting, habitat restoration and flood management across England through the Water Environment Improvement Fund.
Government identifies wastewater treatment works to be upgraded to stringent nutrient removal limits
Find out how much water is available in your area by viewing Environment Agency abstraction licensing strategies.
The differences between the 3 types of bottled water, and what bottled water is exempt from the rules.
Apply for a screening study with the Environment Agency to assess and rank water resources options in your area.
Find out how clean the water is on beaches and in other bathing areas in England, and if there is a problem with pollution
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...
Guidance on how planning authorities can gather evidence to set optional requirements and the nationally described space standard.
Background, evidence and analysis on challenges affecting the water environment.
The Environment Agency's portal will allow water industry workers to report serious environmental wrongdoing by their organisations.
Defra's plan to clean up our waters and ensure a plentiful supply for the future.
Dozens of new bathing water sites in England have been designated ahead of the 2024 bathing season in the government’s largest ever rollout.
Guidance and application forms to designate or de-designate a coastal or inland water as a bathing water.
The Environment Agency’s national investigation into potential breaches of permit conditions at wastewater treatment works by water and sewerage companies.
Licences for activities affecting water voles.
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 .
Information about mine water investigation works in the River Wear catchment, England.
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