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This page summarises Chapter 11 of the Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report with a focus on the impact of heat on drought and human health. This is part of the science and stats section for the hazard: heat.
Devon and Cornwall is leading the way in innovative water sources as the West Country’s industrial legacy is turned into gigantic water holes.
Driest start to spring in 69 years across England.
A guide to adapting your home or business to flooding, and how to pump water out of your property after a flood.
How to meet the general binding rules if your septic tank or small sewage discharge treatment plant releases (discharges) waste water to a surface water.
How to manage water use, levels, drainage and irrigation, and avoid pollution from waste water and sheep dip.
Emerging techniques on how to prevent or minimise the environmental impacts of hydrogen production by electrolysis of water.
If you abstract water or plan to, you may need to apply for an abstraction licence.
Find out where SPZs are, what defines the different zones and why the Environment Agency must protect groundwater from pollution.
Information on the potential health impacts of drought in England and the measures that people can take to stay healthy during these events.
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