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Emerging techniques on how to prevent or minimise the environmental impacts of hydrogen production by electrolysis of water.
Apply for a standard rules permit for a discharge to surface water or groundwater.
Formerly part of M18, technical guidance for industrial plant operators (and their contractors) who monitor effluent discharges to water and sewer.
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 register as a spring water producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market spring water.
If you abstract water or plan to, you may need to apply for an abstraction licence.
How to meet the general binding rules if your septic tank or small sewage discharge treatment plant releases (discharges) waste water to a surface water.
Formerly part of M18, how to prepare and interpret analytical quality control (AQC) charts to verify the performance of your monitoring method.
The standard licence conditions for inclusion in water supply and sewerage licences to be issued by Ofwat.
Rules that local authorities in England must follow when registering a premises to produce spring water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
How to register as a producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market bottled drinking water.
Rules for local authorities to follow when registering a premises to produce bottled drinking water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
Part 1 - sampling and chemical testing of untreated sewage, treated sewage effluents and trade effluents.
How bottled water producers can get a natural mineral water recognised in England, and rules you need to follow to produce and label it.
What local authorities must do to grant recognition for natural mineral water and carry out ongoing checks.
How to manage water use, levels, drainage and irrigation, and avoid pollution from waste water and sheep dip.
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 to carry out a risk assessment if you are applying for a bespoke permit that includes discharging hazardous chemicals and elements to surface water.
Guidance on how planning authorities can gather evidence to set optional requirements and the nationally described space standard.
Guidance for non-water company abstraction licence holders affected by prolonged dry weather and drought.
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