United Utilities Water Limited: application made to impound water NPS/WR/022771
Published 18 August 2016
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United Utilities Water 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 to vary section 7 of the Oldham Corporation Act 1886 which allows United Utilities Water Limited to obstruct or impede the flow of surface water at SD 99 09.
The variation applied for is to reduce the height of a weir plate by 1m. The works will also include excavation and re-enforcement of existing structures. The proposed obstruction or impounding works lies within the Upper Mersey Catchment Abstraction Management Strategy reporting area.
How to view the application
You can view the application and supporting documents during normal office hours at the Environment Agency:
Richard Fairclough House
Knutsford Road
Latchford
Warrington
Cheshire
WA4 1HT
You can view a summary of the application, during normal office hours, on the Public Register at:
Richard Fairclough House
Knutsford Road
Latchford
Warrington
Cheshire
WA4 1HT
How to comment
Send any representation about this application in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/022771 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 15 September 2016 for comment.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.