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When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground, and how to apply.
Emerging techniques on how to prevent or minimise the environmental impacts of hydrogen production by electrolysis of water.
What to do if you’re about to be flooded and during flooding: who to contact, how to stay safe, how to report a problem.
What you must do to manage manure, fertiliser and soil to prevent runoff, erosion and leaching.
Product Recall for Joule Victorum PrePlumb Hot Water Tank presenting a risk of fire.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
How to register as a spring water producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market spring water.
Formerly part of M18, technical guidance for industrial plant operators (and their contractors) who monitor effluent discharges to water and sewer.
How businesses and organisations can avoid causing pollution from oil and chemical storage, car washing, construction and other activities.
How to report environmental incidents, including pollution, damage to the natural environment, flooding, illegal fishing or a collapsed river bank.
Find out when to prepare a water cycle study for your proposed development plan document, or development, and what to focus on.
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
Your tap water should be clear and bright - water quality advice, reporting problems, how to complain
How to meet the general binding rules or apply for a permit if you have a septic tank or treatment plant - fees, application forms and exceptions
The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
The Environment Agency's portal will allow water industry workers to report serious environmental wrongdoing by their organisations.
Check if you need to apply for an environmental permit, formerly known as a flood defence consent, and get the forms you need.
Monthly water situation reports and weekly rainfall and river flow reports.
Support if you’ve been flooded: how to clear up, dispose of contaminated items and sandbags, repair your property.
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