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Environment Agency regulatory position on wetlands, operated by parties other than water and sewerage companies, that receive treated final effluent discharge.
How businesses in England can manage septic tank sludges and other wastes from non-mains domestic sewage systems.
When and how to register if you are discharging small quantities of substances for scientific purposes as part of a groundwater tracer test or remediation scheme.
How the Environment Agency will respond to planning consultations that include activities we permit under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010 (EPR).
Appeal to the Environment Agency if you have been refused connection to the public sewer.
Formerly part of M18, index of CEN and ISO monitoring methods for monitoring discharges to water.
The groundwater protection code of practice on how to prevent pollution from petrol, diesel and other fuel tanks.
Where to install your meter, checking it's accurate, how often to check it and the records you must keep.
Guidance for groundwater specialists explaining direct inputs, discernibility and permanently unsuitable.
MCERTS standard specifying the minimum requirements for installing and using event duration monitors (EDMs) required by an environmental permit.
When and how to prepare a hydrogeological impact assessment (HIA) before you apply for a groundwater abstraction licence.
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can temporarily discharge water intended for drinking water supply to surface waters from water treatment works and water supply assets.
The laboratory provides diagnostic microbiological testing for the examination of food, water and environmental samples.
How to manage water use, levels, drainage and irrigation, and avoid pollution from waste water and sheep dip.
Tool to assist groundwater risk assessment for treated effluent discharges to infiltration systems.
How to control intermittent storm discharges from combined sewer overflows and waste water treatment works, and minimise the risk of emergency sewage discharges from sewage pumping stations.
Formerly part of M18, how to prepare and interpret analytical quality control (AQC) charts to verify the performance of your monitoring method.
Guidance for non-water company abstraction licence holders affected by prolonged dry weather and drought.
The main mechanisms to protect and improve the water environment in each river basin district.
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store, treat and use waste water containing concrete at construction sites.
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