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Report water pollution in rivers or the sea, lakes or reservoirs, canals or smaller streams or watercourses.
Your tap water should be clear and bright - water quality advice, reporting problems, how to complain
What you must do to prevent water pollution when you manage organic manures, manufactured fertiliser, soil and livestock.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
How to carry out a risk assessment if you are applying for a bespoke permit that includes discharging hazardous chemicals and elements to surface water.
Find out how clean the water is on beaches and in other bathing areas in England, and if there is a problem with pollution
Water companies legally required to produce pollution reduction plans for the first time, using detailed instructions published today
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
How to manage water use, levels, drainage and irrigation, and avoid pollution from waste water and sheep dip.
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