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If you abstract water or plan to, you may need to apply for an abstraction licence.
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Application form to reduce the amount of water on an existing abstraction licence.
Use this form to give notice of abstract or receipts and payments.
You need a licence to abstract and/or impound water in Northern Ireland
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View a list of applications that have been submitted to the Environment Agency for a licence to abstract or impound water.
The hydrological information the Environment Agency may need when you apply for a water abstraction or impounding licence.
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