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When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground, and how to apply.
How to assess the risks to groundwater for treated effluent discharges.
Manage your birds’ housing and welfare when they must be kept inside because of disease outbreaks.
Formerly part of M18, technical guidance for industrial plant operators (and their contractors) who monitor effluent discharges to water and sewer.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
A guide to adapting your home or business to flooding, and how to pump water out of your property after a flood.
If you impound water, or plan to, you may need to apply for an impounding licence.
How councils should deal with litter, refuse and dog mess, and the penalties they can give.
The Environment Agency deals with applications for water abstraction and impoundment. The Planning Inspectorate deals with appeals.
Use this service to view and share your licence information and to submit abstraction returns. Find out about water abstraction alerts.
The differences between the 3 types of bottled water, and what bottled water is exempt from the rules.
How you must control and monitor emissions from your activities that may cause pollution.
When you need a consent or permit to make a discharge from your reservoir and how to carry out a risk assessment.
Find out what information must be displayed at designated bathing waters.
How to apply to the Environment Agency for a water abstraction or impounding licence.
Planting the right tree, in the right place, can help manage flooding, improve water quality, and support aquatic habitats. Find out more in the collection of resources below.
The licences and permits you need, the documents you must prepare, and how to apply to build a hydropower scheme.
How to change, revoke or transfer your licence, including if the licence holder dies or becomes bankrupt and find out when changes can be enforced.
You can report serious concerns about your employer to us, if you suspect wrongdoing in an area we regulate.
Rules that local authorities in England must follow when registering a premises to produce spring water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
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