What is ground water? Find out how we protect and manage groundwater.
From 6 April 2010, sewage effluent discharges to ground, along with the land spreading of waste sheep dip and waste pesticides washing, is permitted under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR).
To find out if you need an environmental permit and for details of how to apply, please visit the following web page:
How we manage groundwater
Our water resources are not just our rivers, lakes and reservoirs. Our largest resources are underground.
The Environment Agency has a duty to manage the use of this groundwater, balancing the need to supply consumers with the need to preserve the environment, protect it from pollution and over-abstraction and where it is already polluted to clean it up. We achieve this through:
- Promoting Sustainable Development
- Legislation and Regulation
- Information and Education
- Investigation and Monitoring
- Research
