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Rules that local authorities in England must follow when registering a premises to produce spring water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
Rules for local authorities to follow when registering a premises to produce bottled drinking water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
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.
Guidance on how planning authorities can gather evidence to set optional requirements and the nationally described space standard.
How to register as a spring water producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market spring water.
What local authorities must do to grant recognition for natural mineral water and carry out ongoing checks.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
How bottled water producers can get a natural mineral water recognised in England, and rules you need to follow to produce and label it.
Formerly part of M18, how to prepare and interpret analytical quality control (AQC) charts to verify the performance of your monitoring method.
Formerly part of M18, technical guidance for industrial plant operators (and their contractors) who monitor effluent discharges to water and sewer.
How to carry out a groundwater risk assessment as part of an application for an environmental permit.
Your tap water should be clear and bright - water quality advice, reporting problems, how to complain
This section describes the mechanisms protecting the quality or quantity of water used for drinking water supplies.
How to register as a producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market bottled drinking water.
How to meet the general binding rules if your septic tank or small sewage treatment plant releases (discharges) waste water to the ground.
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.
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
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