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You need a licence to abstract and/or impound water in Northern Ireland
Application form to cancel an existing water abstraction licence.
Apply to replace a time limited licence or condition that is expiring.
Setting out how the government will reform the way we manage water abstraction, to protect the environment and improve access to water.
View a list of applications that have been submitted to the Environment Agency for a licence to abstract or impound water.
A guide to making a representation about applications for licences to abstract (take) or impound (store) water.
Use the pre-application advice service to find out the likelihood of getting a licence, what restrictions it may have and what you need to send with your application.
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