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Thousands of spills to be prevented by increased investment this year.
How to calculate dry weather flow (DWF) as part of an environmental permit application or to vary an existing permit.
How to develop a management system and keep it up to date so that you can carry out activities under an environmental permit.
The Environment Agency prosecuted Severn Trent Water for huge discharge of raw sewage at treatment works in Stoke.
How the Environment Agency regulates the discharge of treated sewage at Little Marlow.
Collision between tanker and passenger train at Sewage Works Lane crossing near Sudbury, Suffolk, 17 August 2010.
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How you must control and monitor emissions from your activities that may cause pollution.
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