United Utilities Water Limited: application made to impound water NPS/WR/024778
Published 25 November 2016
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Details of the application
United Utilities Water Limited have applied to the Environment Agency to vary 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 licence serial number NW/069/0001/009 to obstruct or impede the flow of Ogden Brook at SD 77 22.
The variation applied for is to change the quantity of water United Utilities must release from Holden Wood Reservoir into Ogden Brook to 3.46 megalitres per day. They have released 0.58 megalitres per day for approximately 25 years. After 1 January 2017, they will be required to release 5.766 megalitres per day unless the variation is granted.
Further details are that when the reservoir water level falls to 2 metres below top water level, they propose the quantity of water to be released is reduced to 1.84 megalitres per day. When the reservoir water level recovers to 1.5 metres below top water level, they propose the quantity to be released reverts to 3.46 megalitres per day.
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
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
WA4 1HT
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/024778 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 23 December 2016.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.