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Product Safety Report for Yangzi instant water heating faucet, YZJR-J08B presenting a serious risk of fire.
The MHRA position on the appropriate classification of point-of-use water filters for the UK market, and advice for suppliers and procurers of these products
Planting the right tree, in the right place, can help manage flooding, improve water quality, and support aquatic habitats. Find out more in the collection of resources below.
Background, evidence and analysis on challenges affecting the water environment.
How to register as a spring water producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market spring water.
Calculate nutrient budgets for developments in the catchment of Esthwaite Water Ramsar.
Product Recall for Hunter price licensed hot water bottles presenting a burns risk.
Product Recall for 4pcs Reusable Water Balloons containing small, high-powered magnets presenting a serious risk of injuries and choking.
Your tap water should be clear and bright - water quality advice, reporting problems, how to complain
This external quality assessment scheme is for laboratories in the water testing and clinical microbiology sectors examining hospital tap water.
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.
This scheme is for laboratories in the water testing and clinical microbiology sectors that monitor the microbial quality of water-used rinse endoscopes.
If you impound water, or plan to, you may need to apply for an impounding licence.
Formerly part of M18, how to prepare and interpret analytical quality control (AQC) charts to verify the performance of your monitoring method.
This EQA scheme is suitable for laboratories in the water testing and clinical microbiology sectors that monitor the microbial quality of water used rinse endoscopes.
These external quality assessment (EQA) schemes are particularly suited to laboratories in the water testing and clinical microbiology sectors.
Rules that local authorities in England must follow when registering a premises to produce spring water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
This external quality assessment scheme is for microbiology sector laboratories that monitor the microbial quality of water-used rinse endoscopes.
When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground, and how to apply.
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.
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