Notice

United Utilities Water Limited: application made to impound water

Published 2 August 2019

This notice was withdrawn on

The consultation period for this application has ended. You can view current licences on the Public Registers.

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Details of the application

United Utilities Water Limited (UU) 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 an impoundment licence to allow UU to release 605 cubic metres per day of water (compensation flow) from Poaka Beck Reservoir at National Grid Reference SD 24 78 into Poaka Beck (downstream watercourse).

There is currently no compensation flow required from the reservoir. The purpose of the compensation flow is to provide an ecological benefit to the downstream watercourse.

How to view the application

You can view the application and supporting documents, during normal office hours at the Environment Agency:

Ghyll Mount
Gillan Way
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 9BP

You can view a summary of the application, during normal office hours, on the Public Register at:

Ghyll Mount
Gillan Way
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/031329 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 30th August 2019.

For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.

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