Omega Proteins Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 23 January 2016
Applies to England
Details of the application
Omega Proteins Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for a licence.
The Environment Agency is giving notice of this application (in accordance with Section 37 of the Water Resources Act 1991 and Regulation 6 of the Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006).
The application is for a full licence to abstract groundwater from the Carboniferous Limestone at Greystoke Road, Penrith, Cumbria at National Grid Reference NY 5007 2973.
The water will be used for boiler feed, general or process washing, process water and direct potable water supply. The total amount to be abstracted is as follows:
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18.7 cubic metres an hour
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455 cubic metres a day
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105,000 cubic metres a year
Between January and December inclusive in each year.
How to view the application
You can view the application and supporting documents, during normal office hours, at the Environment Agency:
Ghyll Mount
Gillian Way
Penrith 40 Business Park
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 9BP
You can view a summary of the application, during normal office hours, on the Public Register at:
Ghyll Mount
Gillian Way
Penrith 40 Business Park
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 9BP
How to comment on the application
Send any representation about this application in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/016855 to the Environment Agency at:
Permitting and Support Centre
Water Resources Team
Quadrant 2
99 Parkway Avenue
Sheffield
S9 4WF
Or by email to PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk
By 20 February 2016.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506