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Direction by Secretary of State relating to the proposed South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO) project, Thames Water Utilities Limited.
Reviews the use of stochastic and other approaches in water resources planning.
1. Chief Scientist’s Group report summary This project reviewed the use of…
The Environment Agency's response to the Independent Water Commission's call for evidence, in relation to the water sector in England and Wales.
Letter sent by email to Sir Jon Cunliffe, the Independent Water Commission…
Introduction The Independent Water Commission published their Call for…
The Independent Water Commission’s interim report sets out emerging conclusions on reforms to improve the water sector regulatory system in England and Wales.
This evidence summary supports the 25 Year Environment Plan and its outcome indicator framework.
Review of activities regulated by the Environment Agency in 2023-24.
How the Environment Agency has determined the baseline length of rivers and estuaries polluted by harmful metals from abandoned metal mines in England.
Examines the effects of nature-based solutions on freshwater environments by synthesising evidence from the scientific literature.
Identifies potential ways to optimise existing bathing water quality communication channels.
The problem of nitrates in the water environment, including sources and evidence. Current control measures, potential solutions and approaches.
Report on the quality of public water supplies and the largest private supplies that serve more than 5,000 consumers or exceed 1,000 cubic metres a day.
The Environment Agency's review of whether the proposed plans will secure resilient and sustainable water supplies up to 2050.
Monitoring reports showing if designated bathing waters in England meet regulatory standards and how they've been classified.
Explores new approaches for examining the impact of droughts on English catchments and water supply systems.
The Environment Agency's analysis of the water resources management plan annual review submissions from water companies across England for April 2023 to March 2024.
This report presents findings from the 2023/2024 Continuous Household Survey in relation to household water usage.
A report giving the indicative, catchment-scale source apportionment and estimated diffuse sector reductions required to meet protected area water quality targets.
These are the updated programme of measures for the Upper Costa Beck water body following a review carried out by the Environment Agency in 2024.
Annual reporting for 2023 on the environmental performance of the 9 water and sewerage companies, including the Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA).
A review of the current scientific knowledge about drought in the UK.
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