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This section explains how the Environment Agency describes the water environment geographical units, and how we assess their current condition.
If you impound water, or plan to, you may need to apply for an impounding licence.
How bottled water producers can get a natural mineral water recognised in England, and rules you need to follow to produce and label it.
What you must do to manage manure, fertiliser and soil to prevent runoff, erosion and leaching.
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.
Northumbrian Water will pay £50,000 to Tyne Rivers Trust after a burst pipe polluted Monkton Burn in Jarrow, South Tyneside.
How to manage water use, levels, drainage and irrigation, and avoid pollution from waste water and sheep dip.
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 apply to the Environment Agency for a water abstraction or impounding licence.
What to do if you’re about to be flooded and during flooding: who to contact, how to stay safe, how to report a problem.
Emerging techniques on how to prevent or minimise the environmental impacts of hydrogen production by electrolysis of water.
Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
This section introduces other legislation, partnerships and approaches that protect water.
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.
Defra's plan to clean up our waters and ensure a plentiful supply for the future.
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