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Development of numerical software tools and procedures to help staff estimate the impact of groundwater abstractions on river flows.
Groundwater quality monitoring to meet the requirements of its statutory duties including those of the Water Framework Directive.
This publication covers the abstraction of water from non tidal, surface water and groundwater in England and Wales.
Use this guide to understand when your waste water discharge is classed as domestic sewage.
Groundwater activity and water discharge activity permits for onshore oil and gas sites, groundwater exclusions, and protecting groundwater sources.
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This section describes how the Water Framework Directive (WFD) Regulations prohibit the direct discharge of hazardous substances into groundwater.
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