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Your tap water should be clear and bright - water quality advice, reporting problems, how to complain
The differences between the 3 types of bottled water, and what bottled water is exempt from the rules.
Defra's plan to clean up our waters and ensure a plentiful supply for the future.
How to register as a spring water producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market spring water.
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
How to register as a producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market bottled drinking 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
World-leading water specialists share examples of the importance of keeping people and politics at the centre of work on climate resilient water security
Emerging techniques on how to prevent or minimise the environmental impacts of hydrogen production by electrolysis of water.
Information about the U.S. Clean Water Act and compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's vessel general permit (VGP).
How bottled water producers can get a natural mineral water recognised in England, and rules you need to follow to produce and label it.
When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground, and how to apply.
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.
This project explored the use of lesser known hardwoods for marine and freshwater construction, in order to support more sustainable forestry options.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
Rules that local authorities in England must follow when registering a premises to produce spring water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
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