Guidance
Abstraction outside the authorised period for filling water storage reservoirs: RPS 382
Environment Agency regulatory position on when abstraction licence holders can abstract water outside the authorised period for the purpose of filling existing water storage reservoirs.
Applies to England
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This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to have and comply with an abstraction licence where one is required when you either:
- abstract water from any source of supply
- cause or permit any other person to abstract any water
However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with this legal requirement if you meet the requirements in this RPS.
This regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
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Published 1 October 2026