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Government to consult on largest ever rollout of new bathing water sites.
As a business, you'll have to pay for any water you use, and for the drainage of water and any effluent (liquid waste) you produce
This series brings together all documents relating to water quality and abstraction statistics.
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...
Find out how much water is available in your area by viewing Environment Agency abstraction licensing strategies.
If you abstract water or plan to, you may need to apply for an abstraction licence.
The CMA has found Pennon’s purchase of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK (including its subsidiary Sutton and East Surrey Water), could harm Ofwat’s ability to make comparisons between water companies and carry out its statutory functions.
How to manage water use, levels, drainage and irrigation, and avoid pollution from waste water and sheep dip.
National Drought Group confirms water resources are healthy in first meeting this year
Helen Wakeham, the Environment Agency's Director of Water, delivers a speech at the Summit on learning from the past to deliver for the future.
How to meet the general binding rules if your septic tank or small sewage treatment plant releases (discharges) waste water to the ground.
What local authorities must do to grant recognition for natural mineral water and carry out ongoing checks.
New eco-labels to will help save consumers money on their energy and water bills.
If you impound water, or plan to, you may need to apply for an impounding licence.
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