Information, advice and guidance on water company water resource management plans, drought plans and drought order and permit application.
Water resources management plans
Water companies have a statutory duty to prepare, consult, publish and maintain water resources management plans. They also have a statutory duty to review plans annually and report any changes to the Environment Agency and government.
Companies must produce a new plan every five years, or if there is a material change, at any point during this period. The next round of plans focuses on the period from 2015 to 2040. Consultation will begin in 2013.
We provide guidance and tools to water companies to help them produce and review their plans, including:
Drought Plans
Water companies also have a statutory duty to prepare, consult, publish and maintain drought plans.
Companies must produce a new plan every three and a half years, or if there is a material change, at any point during this period. Once a drought plan is published, water companies should keep it under review and report any changes to the Environment Agency and government.
We provide guidance and tools to water companies to help them produce and review their drought plans, including:
Applying for drought permits and drought orders
To apply for a drought permit speak to your local Environment Agency contact.
Other publications
We produce a number of other publications relating to water resources management and drought plans, including representation reports and advice reports on individual water company plans.
