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How to meet the general binding rules or apply for a permit if you have a septic tank or treatment plant - fees, application forms and exceptions
The dangers of flash flooding and how to stay safe.
This series collects planning applications where removal of shallow coal resources is recommended as part of the ground works.
How to use the calculators to work out a nutrient budget for residential developments in nutrient neutrality catchments.
Actions the government and others are taking to manage the risk of surface water flooding.
External quality assessment (EQA) scheme suitable for laboratories that routinely monitor recreational and surface water.
This external quality assessment (EQA) scheme is suitable for laboratories that routinely monitor recreational and surface water.
Background to the surface access analysis in the Airports Commission's final report on increasing airport capacity in the UK.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
How to meet the general binding rules if your septic tank or small sewage treatment plant releases (discharges) waste water to the ground.
Tests the hypothesis that the effect of plant exudates and mucilages on hydraulic properties of soils depends on their physicochemical characteristics
Who's responsible for cleaning up contaminated land and how you know if your business is on a contaminated site
The government is asking the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) to do a study on the effective management of surface water flooding in England.
Environment Agency enforcement position on temporary discharges of uncontaminated water from excavations to surface water without a water discharge activity permit.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) provides proficiency testing (PT) schemes, also known as external quality assessment (EQA) schemes.
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
Learn more about the history, science and policy behind GDF
This external quality assessment (EQA) scheme is for laboratories that routinely monitor recreational and surface water.
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