Water abstraction licence

Water abstraction is the act of taking a certain quantity of water from a source of supply (inland water or surface sources - such as rivers, canals, streams - or underground sources). A water abstraction licence gives someone the right to undertake this action.

Ref https://www.gov.uk/guidance/water-management-abstract-or-impound-water#water-abstraction

The water abstraction licence application includes a set of forms which are in themselves reasonably straightforward, requiring information such as company details of the applicant (usually the principal contractor) and anticipated dewatering rates.

Obtaining a licence may be necessary for people who wish or plan to abstract more than 20 cubic metres of water per day. The Environment Agency may take enforcement action against those who do not apply before abstracting water.

Ref https://www.gov.uk/guidance/water-management-apply-for-a-water-abstraction-or-impoundment-licence

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• Water impoundment licence.
• Water management.
• Water pump.

[edit] External resources

• Gov.uk, Apply for a water abstraction or impoundment licence.
• Gov.uk, Water management: abstract or impound water.