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Find the 2022 update to the river basin management plans which describe the challenges that threaten the water environment and how these challenges can be managed.
Guidance and information on flood risk management and surface water management.
How to apply for a standard rules environmental permit from the Environment Agency.
The Environment Agency’s national investigation into potential breaches of permit conditions at wastewater treatment works by water and sewerage companies.
EA2025 sets out the Environment Agency’s priorities from 2020 to 2025.
How to recover fluorinated gas (F gas) from equipment and get it reclaimed or recycled.
Use this form if you plan to use herbicides to control weeds in water or on the banks next to a waterbody or watercourse.
When to reject hazardous waste and what to do if you are the consignee, carrier, producer or holder.
Flood risk management plans (FRMPs) set out how organisations, stakeholders and communities will work together to manage flood risk in England.
Reduce the risk of disease and find out where listed diseases have been confirmed in England and Wales
Rules to follow if you put batteries, including batteries in vehicles or appliances, on the UK market for the first time.
A document to help Environment Agency staff identify and communicate climate impacts and risks relevant to our work.
When you can use PCBs and equipment, products or materials containing them, and how to register, label and dispose of them.
The environmental permitting requirements for landfills for inert waste and how to comply with your permit.
What best available techniques are, when you must follow them, how to propose alternatives and how to refer to them in your application.
Environment Agency prosecutes after routine sampling results. Court told how water company broke permitted levels 3 times in 10 months.
Complete if you are applying for a new environmental permit, or to change or transfer an existing environmental permit.
Monthly reports on rainfall, soil moisture deficit, river flows, groundwater levels and reservoir levels.
When and how risk management authorities should use climate change allowances for flood and coastal risk projects, schemes and strategies.
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