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How to meet the general binding rules or apply for a permit if you have a septic tank or treatment plant - fees, application forms and exceptions
You are responsible for (the ‘operator’ of) a septic tank or sewage…
There are things you must do if your property has a ‘new discharge’ where…
There are things you must do if your property has an existing discharge…
You must make sure your system meets the ‘general binding rules’ if you’re…
If you have a cesspool then the ‘general binding rules’ do not apply. You…
Only apply for a permit after you have checked: your sewage system is not…
Your tap water should be clear and bright - water quality advice, reporting problems, how to complain
Find out how clean the water is on beaches and in other bathing areas in England, and if there is a problem with pollution
Complete part F1 if you are applying for a new permit or applying to change or transfer an existing permit.
Use these forms to apply for a water resources licence.
Complete if you are applying for a new environmental permit, or to change or transfer an existing environmental permit.
Use this form if you plan to use herbicides to control weeds in water or on the banks next to a waterbody or watercourse.
Complete part D1 if you want to transfer an existing permit for a water discharge or groundwater activity.
Complete if you are applying to vary (change) a water discharge or groundwater activity permit, or point source emission to water from an installation.
Use this form to request pre-planning application advice.
Use this form to apply to renew your water abstraction licence with the same terms.
How to apply for consent to investigate a groundwater source
Complete part E1 if you want to surrender all or part of your water discharge or groundwater activities permit.
Complete if you are applying for an environmental permit and full abstraction licence for a ground source or surface water source heating and cooling scheme.
Application form to transfer an abstraction licence or impoundment licence.
Use this form to apply for administrative or minor changes to a water abstraction licence.
Application form to cancel an existing water abstraction licence.
Get advice using the Environment Agency's enhanced pre-application advice service before you apply for a hydroelectric power scheme.
This form is for the registration of low risk ground source heating and cooling systems as exempt from the need for an environmental permit.
Use this form to tell the Environment Agency about the death or bankruptcy of a water resources licence holder.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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