Technical and Regulatory Bulletins

Technical & Regulatory Bulletins

Find out about the latest developments in natural water management and regulatory requirements.

2022 Drought Special

Date Published: 16/08/2020

Envireau Water’s Chairman James Dodds explores the fundamental influence of how extreme dry conditions impact on river flow and groundwater levels, the distinctive characteristics of drought and how ‘balance’ plays an important part in the future strategy of the utilisation of water management.

Direct Discharges To Groundwater

Date Published: 20/12/2021

The Environment Agency has been running a consultation on amendments to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016. Make your views heard!

Environment Agency Water Abstraction and Impoundment Charges

Consultation on Charges

Date Published: 18/10/2021

The Environment Agency has released its consultation on ‘water resource charge proposals’ that will take effect in England in April 2022. Now is your chance to make your views heard.

Recognition of Natural Mineral Waters in the EU

Date Published: 09/09/2021

Following our departure from the EU, water sold as Natural Mineral Water will not automatically be recognised in member states as of 07th January 2022.

Achieving Nutrient Neutrality

Date Published: 02/07/2021

Are nutrient neutrality challenges halting your development? Find out how our unique positioning can help you implement a suitable mitigation method.

Are You Prepared for the Reservoir Emergency Planning Direction?

Date Published: 28/05/2021

Following recent ministerial direction, emergency flood plans are now a duty all raised reservoir owners must have in place.

Our Team's Top Tips for Successful Monitoring

Date Published: 13/08/2020

Monitoring systems vary across all projects; however, one thing remains the same and that is the process.

Do You Know Your Droughts?

Date Published: 20/07/2020

May 2020 has been the driest on record in England. With more than our fair share of rain now falling, is it enough to make up for the prolonged dry weather earlier this year?

Hosepipe Bans - What do they really mean?

Date Published: 23/07/2020

In our second 'Drought' Technical Bulletin we explore why hosepipes bans are just the first step in a water company’s response to managing drought conditions.

The Rain Type of Rain

Date Published:

25/08/2022

In our latest Bulletin we explore how ‘the right type of rain’ is required for groundwater

recharge.

The Borehole Series

Step 1: Feasibility Study

Date Published: 05/11/2020

A feasibility study is the first stage in the borehole development process. This is primarily a desk-based exercise using published geological maps and hydrogeological data.

Step 2: The Regulatory Process

Date Published: 11/11/2020

The regulatory process is your first point of call with the regulators. During this step, an initial application is submitted to construct and test a borehole. Continue reading to find out what else is involved.

Step 3: Construction & Testing

Date Published: 17/11/2020

The construction and testing phase of borehole development is the most expensive part of the process. Get it wrong and it can have severe implications for the success of the project.

Step 4: Licensing

Date Published: 19/11/2020

Securing a licence takes more than filling in the forms. With different licensing policies across the country, ensuring you are aware of the issues which can arise and the boxes you need to tick will help you to secure that licence.

Step 5: Monitoring & Maintenance

Date Published: 24/11/2020

The fifth and final instalment of the borehole series takes you through the steps to regulatory compliance and ensuring the long-term security of your water supply.