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Environment Agency Water Quality Permit Charges

The Environment Agency is introducing new permit charges for water quality monitoring and sewage discharge regulation. The policy establishes cost recovery mechanisms for water industry enforcement activities through revised charging structures. Multiple bills and consultation responses are shaping the final charge proposals and their economic impact.

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13 Jan 2022 | Committee report linked

We recommend that the Environment Agency either develop the in-house capacity or tender for external assistance necessary for the analysis of the volume of data generated by EDMs and for the establishment of techniques to identify discharges which are likely to breach permit conditions.

We recommend that the Environment Agency either develop the in-house capacity or tender for external assistance necessary for the analysis of the volume of data generated by EDMs and for the establishment of techniques to identify discharges which are likely …

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13 Jan 2022 | Committee report linked

Delivering the step change in action on water quality that is demanded will require DEFRA to set a strong strategic direction and clear targets. Regulators must be empowered and funded adequately to implement and enforce the relevant provisions of the amended Water Industry Act and the new Environment Act. We note that in 2020 the annual grant support from central government to the Environment Agency was £80 million less than the funding provided in 2009.

Delivering the step change in action on water quality that is demanded will require DEFRA to set a strong strategic direction and clear targets. Regulators must be empowered and funded adequately to implement and enforce the relevant provisions of the …

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