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This section explains how the Environment Agency describes the water environment geographical units, and how we assess their current condition.
If you abstract water or plan to, you may need to apply for an abstraction licence.
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.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
Emerging techniques on how to prevent or minimise the environmental impacts of hydrogen production by electrolysis of water.
How to manage water use, levels, drainage and irrigation, and avoid pollution from waste water and sheep dip.
Find out when to prepare a water cycle study for your proposed development plan document, or development, and what to focus on.
£11.5m extra funding announced to boost tree planting, habitat restoration and flood management across England through the Water Environment Improvement Fund.
How to apply to the Environment Agency for a water abstraction or impounding licence.
What you must do to manage manure, fertiliser and soil to prevent runoff, erosion and leaching.
Explores England’s long term water needs, setting out the scale of action needed to ensure resilient supplies and an improved water environment.
Rules that local authorities in England must follow when registering a premises to produce spring water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
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.
National Drought Group confirms water resources are healthy in first meeting this year
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