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This series brings together all documents relating to water quality and abstraction statistics.
The differences between the 3 types of bottled water, and what bottled water is exempt from the rules.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
Rules that local authorities in England must follow when registering a premises to produce spring water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
What local authorities must do to grant recognition for natural mineral water and carry out ongoing checks.
Rules for local authorities to follow when registering a premises to produce bottled drinking water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
Your tap water should be clear and bright - water quality advice, reporting problems, how to complain
The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is a non-ministerial government department. We are the economic regulator for the water and sewerage sectors in England and Wales. We are responsible for making sure that the companies we regulate provide consumers with...
How bottled water producers can get a natural mineral water recognised in England, and rules you need to follow to produce and label it.
If you abstract water or plan to, you may need to apply for an abstraction licence.
Information on the potential health impacts of drought in England and the measures that people can take to stay healthy during these events.
A perspective on the interaction of water and society
Defra's plan to clean up our waters and ensure a plentiful supply for the future.
Consumer Council for Water (CCW) represents water and sewerage consumers in England and Wales and takes up unresolved complaints. CCW is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
How government, water companies and the Environment Agency make sure there is enough water for future needs of both people and the environment.
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