Water Hub A-Z


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.



Chalk streams

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


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.



Nature Recovery from Source to Sea

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


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.



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.



Storm overflows

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



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 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 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.



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.


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.



Chalk streams

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


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.



Nature Recovery from Source to Sea

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


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.



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.



Storm overflows

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



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 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 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.



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.

Page last updated: 26 Sep 2024, 03:13 PM