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4,000 fish released into the River Tame | Engage Environment Agency

Find out more about the work with the River Tames Anglers to create fish refuges in order to support their survival.

Bathing water quality

When a bathing water is designated, we monitor its water quality during the bathing season which runs from May to the end of September. The data we collect is made available to the public to help inform decisions on when and where to bathe.

Beavers

Beavers offer numerous environmental benefits by helping to restore natural processes and reconnect rivers with their floodplains.

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Chalk streams

Chalk streams are one of the rarest freshwater habitats on Earth, and England is home to approximately 85% of them.

Citizen Juries

Access our consultation hub on topics of interest to you and get involved with our citizen juries and help support us in our ambition for clean water.

Citizen Science

Citizen science is ‘the collection of data and information by communities for scientific purposes’. You can help provide invaluable data and evidence about our water environment. 

Create an Account

Register and get involved with the Water Hub page. Find out more about the benefits of joining here.

Enforcement

We are responsible for enforcing laws that protect the environment. We aim to use our enforcement powers efficiently and effectively to secure compliance and achieve our outcomes.

Environmental Destination

The environmental destination for water resources identifies where, and by how much, water abstraction needs to change to achieve and maintain a healthy water environment, both now and in the future.

Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) 2024

The Environmental Performance Assessment is an independent comparison of water company performance to provide transparency, promote accountability and ensure evidence-backed decisions.

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Nature Recovery from Source to Sea

Nature recovery is a joint endeavour, focused on restoring and protecting rivers, lakes, wetlands, estuaries, and coastlines.

National Framework for Water Resources -

The Environment Agency’s National Framework for Water Resources shows how a sustainable water environment can thrive while supporting a growing economy.

Planning

From sustainable development to water quality and water resources, it’s our job to assess and report on the state of the water environment.

Price review 2024 (PR24)

The Environment Agency plays a crucial role in PR24 by ensuring water companies prioritise environmental improvements during the review process.

Publications

Discover papers, reports and publications from the Environment Agency published on GOV.UK.

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Sludge

Sewage sludge is a by-product of the wastewater treatment process, formed when solids are separated from liquid sewage. Find out more.

Regulation

Over recent years, our regulation has contributed to major environmental improvements, but we face new pressures and urgent challenges in the rapidly changing world around us.

River basin management plans (RBMPs)

River basins are managed through RBMPs, a legal framework for protecting and improving the water environment. Find out how they work, why they matter, and where you can get more information.

Spot, snap, and report blue-green algae

Blue-green algae grow algae blooms from nutrient pollution which can be harmful to humans, pets, livestock and wildlife. Measures have been put in place to report blue-green algae in Cumbria and Lancashire areas.

Storm overflows

We set strict protective permits to limit the impact of storm overflows on the environment.

Strategic resource options

Planning for the future of England's water resources

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Water data explorer

We own and publish a wealth of data which can be accessed by the public. What are you interested in?

Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP)

Find out about the Water Industry National Environment Programme and the publication of the data set.

Water Industry Regulation Transformation Programme (WIRTP)

Our water industry regulation transformation programme sets out measures to transform the way we regulate the water industry to uncover non-compliance and drive better performance from the water industry.

Water News

Check our latest press release and blog and view our quarterly ebulletins.

Water resources

We have a statutory role to secure the proper use of water resources and to ensure there is enough water for people, the economy, and the environment.

Water Resources Management Plans (WRMPs)

Water companies must produce statutory WRMPs every 5 years. These show how they will achieve a secure supply of water to their customers and protect and enhance the environment over a minimum 25 year period.

Welcome

Welcome to our water engagement hub. The hub is a new initiative we’re piloting to provide greater accessibility to the data and information we hold on the water environment.

Thank you for visiting our new water hub. This is a pilot service. We acknowledge not everything is covered here yet, this is a new offering which will grow over the coming months.