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Information on the potential health impacts of drought in England and the measures that people can take to stay healthy during these events.
Emerging techniques on how to prevent or minimise the environmental impacts of hydrogen production by electrolysis of water.
How to apply to the Environment Agency for a water abstraction or impounding licence.
How to change, revoke or transfer your licence, including if the licence holder dies or becomes bankrupt and find out when changes can be enforced.
How bottled water producers can get a natural mineral water recognised in England, and rules you need to follow to produce and label it.
Use the pre-application advice service to find out the likelihood of getting a licence, what restrictions it may have and what you need to send with your application.
How to use the calculators to work out a nutrient budget for residential developments in nutrient neutrality catchments.
How to register as a producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market bottled drinking water.
How to register as a spring water producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market spring water.
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.
Emerging techniques on how to prevent or minimise the environmental impacts of industrial hydrogen production from methane or refinery fuel gas with carbon capture for storage.
Rules that local authorities in England must follow when registering a premises to produce spring water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
How to apply for a screening study with the Environment Agency to assess and rank water resources options for farming.
Spreading slurry and milk on agricultural land: Environment Agency advice in exceptional circumstances such as extreme weather.
Find out about the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) actions for buffer strips, what land is eligible and what you need to do to get paid.
How to assess the risks to groundwater for treated effluent discharges.
How to manage water use, levels, drainage and irrigation, and avoid pollution from waste water and sheep dip.
How to comply with your licence, including how to measure, record and report on the water you abstract.
What farmers and land managers must know about slurry separators, storing and applying separated materials.
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