Water can be found at various stages each with its own regulations. From discharge to abstraction to impounding.
Discharge
The discharge of water is charged when released into a sewer. But if the sewage or trade effluent is released into surface water discharge consent is needed. To apply for consent apply through the
environment agency.
Abstraction and impounding
Water is a valuable resource in limited supply therefore to abstract or impound water the environment agency enforce a licensing system.
The licenses are assessed in how they impact the local water supply, this ensures there are no water shortages, damage to wildlife or loss of rivers.
