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Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
Despite recent rainfall, a large part of the country remains in drought across England as we enter winter.
Consumer Council for Water (CCW) represents water and sewerage consumers in England and Wales and takes up unresolved complaints. CCW is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
Your tap water should be clear and bright - water quality advice, reporting problems, how to complain
When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground, and how to apply.
Rules for local authorities to follow when registering a premises to produce bottled drinking water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
The Environment Agency's position on desalination for public water supply, including what it is and how it works, benefits and addressing concerns.
Information on the potential health impacts of drought in England and the measures that people can take to stay healthy during these events.
The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is a non-ministerial government department. We are the economic regulator for the water and sewerage sectors in England and Wales. We are responsible for making sure that the companies we regulate provide consumers with...
As a business, you'll have to pay for any water you use, and for the drainage of water and any effluent (liquid waste) you produce
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