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This series brings together all documents relating to water quality and abstraction statistics.
If you abstract water or plan to, you may need to apply for an abstraction licence.
Formerly part of M18, technical guidance for industrial plant operators (and their contractors) who monitor effluent discharges to water and sewer.
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.
Rules that local authorities in England must follow when registering a premises to produce spring water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
How bottled water producers can get a natural mineral water recognised in England, and rules you need to follow to produce and label it.
How to manage water use, levels, drainage and irrigation, and avoid pollution from waste water and sheep dip.
Find out how much water is available in your area by viewing Environment Agency abstraction licensing strategies.
What local authorities must do to grant recognition for natural mineral water and carry out ongoing checks.
Rules for local authorities to follow when registering a premises to produce bottled drinking water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
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 register as a spring water producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market spring water.
Guidance for non-water company abstraction licence holders affected by prolonged dry weather and drought.
The dangers of flash flooding and how to stay safe.
The Coal Authority manages more than 80 mine water treatment schemes across Britain, handling and treating over 122 billion litres of mine water every year.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
How to register as a producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market bottled drinking water.
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