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How to comply with your licence, including how to measure, record and report on the water you abstract.
How to assess a planning application when there are water voles on or near a proposed development site.
The UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic.
What animal by-products (ABPs) are, how to set up a site that uses them safely, the paperwork you need, and how to dispose of them.
If you abstract water or plan to, you may need to apply for an abstraction licence.
Guidance for non-water company abstraction licence holders affected by prolonged dry weather and drought.
How to apply for and comply with environmental permits for surface water discharge activities or groundwater activities.
The differences between the 3 types of bottled water, and what bottled water is exempt from the rules.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
How to manage water use, levels, drainage and irrigation, and avoid pollution from waste water and sheep dip.
View a list of applications that have been submitted to the Environment Agency for a licence to abstract or impound water.
Find out about the quality of water at England’s beaches and inland waters and signage rules for local councils.
Find out how clean the water is on beaches and in other bathing areas in England, and if there is a problem with pollution
Information on the potential health impacts of drought in England and the measures that people can take to stay healthy during these events.
A consultation on banning wet wipes containing plastic across the UK has been launched today under plans to tackle plastic pollution and clean up waterways.
Monthly water situation reports and weekly rainfall and river flow reports.
Licences for activities affecting water voles.
Information on cryptosporidium including sources and routes of transmission, symptoms, and general hygiene advice to minimise the spread.
Evidence-based recommendations to protect first responders from exposure to fentanyl.
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