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How to assess the impact of your activity in estuarine (transitional) and coastal waters for the Water Framework Directive (WFD). The guidance is called Clearing the Waters for All.
How to manage the burial of animal remains to prevent or limit groundwater pollution.
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
These documents outline the terms of engagement in light of HM Treasury’s guarantee of Pool Re.
How to register a reservoir, appoint a panel engineer, produce a flood plan, prepare an inspection information pack and report an incident.
What local authorities must do to grant recognition for natural mineral water and carry out ongoing checks.
Find out what information must be displayed at designated bathing waters.
Rules that local authorities in England must follow when registering a premises to produce spring water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground, and how to apply.
How to assess a planning application when there are water voles on or near a proposed development site.
How to comply with your licence, including how to measure, record and report on the water you abstract.
Apply for a licence to carry out work that may affect water voles. Find out if you need to pay for the licence and how to report your actions.
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 differences between the 3 types of bottled water, and what bottled water is exempt from the rules.
Formerly part of M18, guidance on selecting a monitoring approach, CEN, ISO and alternative monitoring methods, and analytical quality control charts.
This external quality assessment (EQA) scheme is suitable for laboratories that routinely monitor recreational and surface water.
Rules for local authorities to follow when registering a premises to produce bottled drinking water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
How to assess a planning application when there are freshwater or migratory fish on or near a proposed development site.
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