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Formerly part of M18, index of alternative monitoring methods for monitoring discharges to water.
Notices specifying the Thames Tideway Tunnel project and requiring Thames Water to carry out certain preparatory works, including reasons.
A guide to making a representation about applications for licences to abstract (take) or impound (store) water.
A framework for water supply reservoirs and flood risk management, and how to apply it.
This leaflet explains how abstraction or impoundment licences can be changed to restore sustainable abstraction.
The Independent Water Commission will publish an interim report on 3 June 2025.
Environment Agency enforcement position on using non-waste absorbents to solidify saturated soils and slurry wastes produced during utility works repairing water infrastructure mains and connections.
Tees sub-catchment maps showing water body status and reason for failure.
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can treat diluted pesticide washings in lined biobeds and biofilters.
A joint statement between DLUHC, Defra, the Environment Agency and Greater Cambridge councils (Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire districts) on measures to address water scarcity issues in the area.
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.
Guidance on long duration water abstraction licences.
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.
The documents and data systems that make up the draft river basin management plans.
The Independent Water Commission will open a call for evidence on 27 February 2025.
Environment Agency regulatory position on low risk impounding activities.
Information on the Nutrient Management Plan developed by the Environment Agency, Natural England and Wiltshire Council for the Hampshire Avon.
Setting alternative objectives to the Water Framework Directive default water body status objectives.
Reconstitution of the Waveney, Lower Yare, and Lothingland Internal Drainage Board.
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