Environmental permitting for discharges to surface water and groundwater

If you are going to make a discharge to surface water (for example a river, stream, estuary or the sea), or to groundwater (including via an infiltration system) then you may need to apply for an environmental permit to make that discharge.

If you are wanting to discharge to ground by spreading on land, for example disposal of waste sheep dip, you should refer to our groundwater specific guidance:

More information about environmental permitting

Customers in Wales

On 1 April 2013 Natural Resources Wales (NRW) will take over the responsibilities of the Environment Agency in Wales.

To support NRW we will continue to provide this online service until it can be moved to their website.

Please contact NRW with any queries or feedback about this service.

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