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Presents the ranking of different factors for sustainable systems based on priorities of 42 Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene actors
The UK recognises a right to water and a right to sanitation as elements of the right to an adequate standard of living in Article 11 of the…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Annual update on bathing water quality at designated bathing waters in England.
How to assess the impact of your activity in estuarine (transitional) and coastal waters for the Water Framework Directive (WFD). The guidance is called Clearing the Waters for All.
How to assess a planning application when there are water voles on or near a proposed development site.
This report sets out the results of the Environment Agency's determination of areas of water stress that took place in 2021.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
This high level water source heat map has been developed for local authorities, community groups and private developers to highlight the opportunities for deploying innovative heat pump technology at larger scales (i.e. for heat networks).
The water industry is producing strategic drainage and wastewater plans to maintain, improve, and extend robust and resilient drainage and wastewater systems.
Setting out plans for supporting long-term resilience in the water sector.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
This project examines the difference in greenhouse gas emissions associated with a variety of options for supplying water and using it more efficiently.
Research on how sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) could solve water quality problems with existing drainage systems.
Product Safety Report for Rangebow Water Drawing Products presenting a serious risk of choking hazard.
This external quality assessment scheme (EQA) challenges the detection and quantification of Mycobacterium spp. by molecular methods.
Adaptation report to Defra by SES Water. Part of the third round of the adaptation reporting process under the Climate Change 2008 Act.
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