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Notices specifying the Thames Tideway Tunnel project and requiring Thames Water to carry out certain preparatory works, including reasons.
The main mechanisms to protect and improve the water environment in each river basin district.
Case studies of completed measures or measures being progressed in river basin districts from 2015.
This statutory instrument brings the regulatory functions exercised by Ofcom, Ofgem and Ofwat within the scope of the Growth Duty by amending the Economic Growth (Regulatory Functions) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/267) (“the 20…
A guide to making a representation about applications for licences to abstract (take) or impound (store) water.
How to submit water discharge returns using your own XML file based on the Environment Agency’s generic operator returns (GOR) schema.
A framework for water supply reservoirs and flood risk management, and how to apply it.
When you need an environmental permit, licence or to address planning considerations to mitigate nutrient pollution.
For all organisations that rely on a safe water supply to undertake their business activities.
Formerly part of M18, index of alternative monitoring methods for monitoring discharges to water.
Funding for organisations and land managers to improve the water environment in rural England: when you can start work, how to get paid and the scheme rules.
An update on measures to increase the long-term water supply in Greater Cambridge, and to address water scarcity issues in the short-term.
A practical guide to utilities for home builders.
Meet the ambition and expectations in WISER and follow the WINEP methodology to develop an environmental programme for the price review 2024.
How water companies plan for dry weather and drought to make sure they can supply water and protect the environment.
The documents and data systems that make up the draft river basin management plans.
Northumberland sub-catchment maps showing water body status and reason for failure.
Statutory guidance on river basin management plans in England.
Setting alternative objectives to the Water Framework Directive default water body status objectives.
How Defra will use your personal information when you submit an application for a site to be designated or de-designated as a bathing water.
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