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Raising the standard for water efficiency in the east of England 

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Example of a housing development including sustainable drainage systems and accessible green space/green infrastructure

Water is essential for people, businesses and the environment. Unless it is carefully managed, England will run out of this precious resource at the times we most need it. As demand for water increases in response to population growth, the …

How can I report water pollution and odour problems online? New service puts environmental action at your fingertips.

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An image of a watercourse with rubbish dumped in it, with a mobile phone superimposed featuring the reporting page on gov.uk.

The new ‘Report an environmental problem' service is now live on GOV.UK, making it easier than ever to report water and odour pollution to the Environment Agency (EA) across England. The new online service enhances our existing telephone incident hotline …

Working together to protect and restore the Mimram catchment

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Drone footage of the River Mimram flowing underneath Digswell railway viaduct.

Thanks to funding from the Environment Agency, Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust has appointed Heidi Mansell as the new Chalk Rivers and Farm Advisory Officer to lead crucial efforts to restore and protect the River Mimram—one of Hertfordshire’s rare and …

Environment Agency tracks down waste criminals trading online

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Image shows Environment Agency Officer on the scene at vacant land filled with large quantity of waste illegally dumped by criminals.

Waste Crime Engagement Specialist, Alan Dengate shares how the Environment Agency is working to prevent waste criminals trading online.  Once upon a time waste crimes were committed by those working in the sector cutting a few regulatory corners, looking to …

How the Environment Agency monitors and tests bathing water quality

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Many parts of the UK's coastline are used for bathing and leisure.

As the weather is warming and more people are heading outside to enjoy beaches, rivers and lakes, we’re starting our regular monitoring of bathing waters. Between now and the end of September, millions of people will head to bathing waters …

How to Prepare for an Inspection from the Environment Agency (EA): A Farmer’s Guide 

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Environment Agency officer on a farm inspection. Walking through a field with 2 farmers. A dog can be seen at the front of the image

We play a key role in ensuring that farming practices comply with environmental regulations.  Agriculture is the biggest sector we regulate. We deliver at least 4000 farm inspections per year. These are targeted to farms and parts of the country …

Are we prepared for a drought? The water resilience challenge

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A reservoir with low levels of water

With summer approaching and after several months of dry weather, many are wondering if the country is facing a potential drought. After an exceptionally wet 2024, this year has taken a dramatically different turn.  From floods to drought concerns There’s …