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If you abstract water or plan to, you may need to apply for an abstraction licence.
Application form to reduce the amount of water on an existing abstraction licence.
How to apply to the Environment Agency for a water abstraction or impounding licence.
Use this service to view and share your licence information and to submit abstraction returns. Find out about water abstraction alerts.
Guidance for non-water company abstraction licence holders affected by prolonged dry weather and drought.
How government, water companies and the Environment Agency make sure there is enough water for future needs of both people and the environment.
Find out how much water is available in your area by viewing Environment Agency abstraction licensing strategies.
This section describes the mechanisms to control abstraction and impoundment of water, and mechanisms to protect water resources that are used for abstraction.
Application form to transfer an abstraction licence or impoundment licence.
How to apply to the Environment Agency to trade water abstraction rights with another party.
Application form to apportion an abstraction licence.
Where to install your meter, checking it's accurate, how often to check it and the records you must keep.
How to change, revoke or transfer your licence, including if the licence holder dies or becomes bankrupt and find out when changes can be enforced.
This series brings together all documents relating to water quality and abstraction statistics.
How to comply with your licence, including how to measure, record and report on the water you abstract.
The Environment Agency deals with applications for water abstraction and impoundment. The Planning Inspectorate deals with appeals.
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