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Inspecting water companies: a day in the life of an Environment Agency Water Industry Regulation Officer

An Environment Agency officer makes notes on an inspection sheet.

Inspecting water companies: a day in the life of an Environment Agency Water Industry Regulation Officer

When I stepped into my new role with the Environment Agency’s Water Industry Regulation team, covering Kidderminster and Tewkesbury, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. Six months on, I can confidently say that this has been one of the most rewarding and eye-opening periods of my career so far.

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Tales from Somerset - Mutual aid support

Darren Trumper, 10 February 2014 - Flood

Due to the size of the Environment Agency we offer assistance to colleagues across the country in times of crisis with staff often travelling miles to help. I'm normally based in Ely, but recently travelled to Somerset to provide 'mutual …

Salmon Watch: Poacher boat patrol

Tim Sykes, 6 August 2013 - Fisheries and biodiversity

I brace myself for the jolt as we bounce over another wave and are momentarily airborne. Scudding around a sun-kissed Southampton Water at 32 knots is exhilarating but this evening is about serious work: I am a passenger on board …

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