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Discharge to the environment

When do you need a permit?

The discharge of contaminated liquids into Controlled Waters (Surface Water or

Groundwater) is covered by the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010

You do not need a permit:

• to discharge uncontaminated water, for example, clean rainwater from
roofs or small areas of hardstanding to surface water

• to discharge uncontaminated water collected from public roads and small
parking areas, that’s been through a maintained oil separator or
sustainable urban drainage system, to surface water

• for certain low-risk groundwater activities, known as groundwater activity
exclusions

• if the discharge is made under a formal exemption

Types of Permits Permits take a minimum

• Standard of 6 months to obtain

• Bespoke

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