Guidance

Abstracting water: a guide to getting your licence

Gives a brief outline why Environment Agency abstraction licences are necessary, when you need one and how to apply for one.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 17 February 2014
• Last updated: 30 March 2022 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 30 March 2022

Check how to apply for a water abstraction or impounding licence.

Documents

[Withdrawn] Abstracting water - A guide to getting your licence

Ref: LIT 3684

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Details

If you want to remove or abstract water from a surface source (such as river, stream or canal) or from an underground source and take more than 20 cubic metres (approximately 4,400 gallons) a day, you will almost certainly need an abstraction licence.

This leaflet explains why and when licences are needed and how to apply for one.

Published 17 February 2014

Last updated 30 March 2022 + show all updates

1. 30 March 2022

   Withdrawing this document because it's out of date. Use the guidance 'Apply for a water abstraction or impounding licence' instead.

2. 17 February 2014

   First published.