Policy paper

Idle and Torne abstraction licensing strategy (ALS)

This abstraction licensing strategy (ALS) sets out how the Environment Agency manages water resources in the Idle and Torne catchment area.

Applies to England

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Details

This abstraction licensing strategy:

  • provides information on how we manage new and existing abstraction licences
  • provides information about where water is available for further abstraction
  • gives an indication of how reliable a new abstraction licence may be
  • outlines what actions we are taking in unsustainable catchments
  • provides an overview of innovative catchment projects we are trialling with partners

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Published 18 December 2020