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How to manage water use, levels, drainage and irrigation, and avoid pollution from waste water and sheep dip.
What you must do to prevent water pollution when you manage organic manures, manufactured fertiliser, soil and livestock.
Guidance for non-water company abstraction licence holders affected by prolonged dry weather and drought.
A new once-in-a-generation plan to overhaul the water system and protect households from disruption has been unveiled today (Tuesday 20 January).
Formerly part of M18, technical guidance for industrial plant operators (and their contractors) who monitor effluent discharges to water and sewer.
Rules that local authorities in England must follow when registering a premises to produce spring water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
Find out when to prepare a water cycle study for your proposed development plan document, or development, and what to focus on.
This advice summarises the requirements of The Water Environment Regulations 2017 (the WFD Regulations) in relation to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) applications.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
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