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Rules for local authorities to follow when registering a premises to produce bottled drinking water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
The differences between the 3 types of bottled water, and what bottled water is exempt from the rules.
If you impound water, or plan to, you may need to apply for an impounding licence.
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.
This section explains how the Environment Agency describes the water environment geographical units, and how we assess their current condition.
What you must do to manage manure, fertiliser and soil to prevent runoff, erosion and leaching.
Northumbrian Water will pay £50,000 to Tyne Rivers Trust after a burst pipe polluted Monkton Burn in Jarrow, South Tyneside.
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.
Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
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.
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.
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