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Tests the hypothesis that the effect of plant exudates and mucilages on hydraulic properties of soils depends on their physicochemical characteristics
How to manage water use, levels, drainage and irrigation, and avoid pollution from waste water and sheep dip.
How to design, inspect, monitor and maintain impounding reservoir spillways so they are safe.
Information on the potential health impacts of drought in England and the measures that people can take to stay healthy during these events.
This series brings together all documents relating to water quality and abstraction statistics.
Guidance for non-water company abstraction licence holders affected by prolonged dry weather and drought.
Find out when to prepare a water cycle study for your proposed development plan document, or development, and what to focus on.
Increase flood resilience with natural flood management.
Rules that local authorities in England must follow when registering a premises to produce spring water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
Rules for local authorities to follow when registering a premises to produce bottled drinking water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
How to meet the general binding rules if your septic tank or small sewage discharge treatment plant releases (discharges) waste water to a surface water.
Planting the right tree, in the right place, can help manage flooding, improve water quality, and support aquatic habitats. Find out more in the collection of resources below.
Formerly part of M18, technical guidance for industrial plant operators (and their contractors) who monitor effluent discharges to water and sewer.
Find out how the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) handles your personal data
What you must do to manage manure, fertiliser and soil to prevent runoff, erosion and leaching.
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