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We’re asking for views on potential options to reform the framework governing sludge use in agriculture.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
The Environment Agency's approach to managing new and existing abstraction and impoundment within the Hull and East Riding catchment.
The Environment Agency's approach to managing new and existing abstraction and impoundment within the Yorkshire Derwent catchment.
An update on progress on implementing the storm overflows discharge reduction plan, and the effect of that progress.
We want your feedback on the Environment Agency’s proposed approach to reserving water abstraction rights.
The Environment Agency's position on desalination for public water supply, including what it is and how it works, benefits and addressing concerns.
The Environment Agency's position on water recycling, including what water recycling is and how it works, current operations and future developments.
We are seeking views on revising the Water Efficiency Standards in the Building Regulations 2010 for new homes.
Describes the assumptions and approach Defra used to estimate the cost of nationalisation
We want your views on our proposed new levy on certain water discharge activities carried out by water companies, designed to fully recover the costs of our enforcement activities.
We want your views on our proposed changes to our charges so we can continue to fully recover our costs.
The Environment Agency's approach to managing new and existing abstraction and impoundment within the South and West Somerset catchment.
The Independent Water Commission call for evidence is seeking views in relation to the water sector in England and Wales.
How and why the Environment Agency supports nature-based solutions (NbS), with different scenarios and guidance on approaching new NbS.
Policy for developing nationally significant infrastructure projects for water resources in England.
The Environment Agency's approach to managing new and existing abstraction and impoundment within the London catchment.
We want your comments on our proposed updated national drought response framework.
Defra is seeking views on draft information and guidance on storm overflows. This aims to support water companies and regulators in carrying out their responsibilities to reduce the use of storm overflows.
We want your views on updates to the guideline that water companies in England must follow when they prepare and publish their drought plans by 2027.
We are seeking views on proposed reforms and technical amendments to the Bathing Water Regulations 2013.
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