United Utilities Water Limited: application made to impound water
Published 20 October 2022
Applies to England
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Details of the application
United Utilities Water Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for a licence.
The Environment Agency is giving notice of this application in accordance with Section 37 of the Water Resources Act 1991 and Regulation 6 of the Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006.
The application is to vary licence serial number 2671311005 and proposes to:
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raise the height of a weir at Slaidburn, at National Grid Reference SD 72 54, from 180.57 metres to 180.87 metres Above Ordnance Datum (AOD)
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remove the requirement for a public display of a compensation flow meter
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maintain the current maximum daily release rate for the waterbank, with potential changes to the wording in the licence.
How to view the application
Please contact us via e-mail or use the number below to arrange to see the application documents.
How to comment on the application
Send any representation about this application by email, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/035903 to the Environment Agency, at: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk
By 17 November 2022.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.