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£11.5m extra funding announced to boost tree planting, habitat restoration and flood management across England through the Water Environment Improvement Fund.
The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is a non-ministerial government department. We are the economic regulator for the water and sewerage sectors in England and Wales. We are responsible for making sure that the companies we regulate provide consumers with...
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.
Formerly part of M18, technical guidance for industrial plant operators (and their contractors) who monitor effluent discharges to water and sewer.
A complete list of 5G projects involved in the 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme
New eco-labels to will help save consumers money on their energy and water bills.
Guidance for non-water company abstraction licence holders affected by prolonged dry weather and drought.
Plans to maintain water supply resilience have been discussed by National Drought Group members amidst ongoing hot and dry weather.
UK scales up support for sustainable, climate-resilient farming practices, and improved access to clean water in climate-vulnerable countries.
Fund will help groups of farmers investigate how they can better manage water for use in time of drought, helping to safeguard food security.
If you abstract water or plan to, you may need to apply for an abstraction licence.
Explores England’s long term water needs, setting out the scale of action needed to ensure resilient supplies and an improved water environment.
For the first time, over 1.2 million ‘eligible’ non-household customers in England can choose their water supplier (from 3 April 2017).
Consultation launched on proposals to expand scheme to 1.6 million more people to help tackle tooth decay.
How to care for animals on farms and at market in severe hot or cold weather, floods or drought.
How to assess the impact of your activity in estuarine (transitional) and coastal waters for the Water Framework Directive (WFD). The guidance is called Clearing the Waters for All.
Background, evidence and analysis on challenges affecting the water environment.
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