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Formerly part of M18, index of CEN and ISO monitoring methods for monitoring discharges to water.
A joint statement between DLUHC, Defra, the Environment Agency and Greater Cambridge councils (Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire districts) on measures to address water scarcity issues in the area.
Guidance on long duration water abstraction licences.
The groundwater protection code of practice on how to prevent pollution from petrol, diesel and other fuel tanks.
Formerly part of M18, index of alternative monitoring methods for monitoring discharges to water.
When you need an environmental permit, licence or to address planning considerations to mitigate nutrient pollution.
Statutory guidance on river basin management plans in England.
The monitoring certification scheme (MCERTS) standard that applies to event duration monitors.
You may use this calculator to estimate the loss to the public following a pollution incident to England's waterways.
A framework for water supply reservoirs and flood risk management, and how to apply it.
Requirements and expectations for managing and regulating storm overflows.
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can abstract water outside of the conditions of your abstraction licence during a ‘flood warning’ for purposes other than land drainage.
Proposed amalgamation of 2 Internal Drainage Districts, the abolition of the related Internal Drainage Boards and the creation a new Internal Drainage Board
Case studies of completed measures or measures being progressed in river basin districts from 2015.
Guidance to water and sewerage undertakers and the Water Services Regulation Authority under Section 44 of the Flood and Water Management Act.
Environment Agency regulatory position on using non-waste absorbents to solidify saturated soils and slurry wastes produced during construction and excavation works.
Notices specifying the Thames Tideway Tunnel project and requiring Thames Water to carry out certain preparatory works, including reasons.
How to assess the performance of and scope out improvements to storm overflows under Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations requirements.
Environment Agency state aid exemption from the European Commission, relating to Water Framework Directive objectives for 2017 to March 2021.
Get minimum reporting values and typical contaminant concentrations in sewage tanks and package treatment plants.
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