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Temporary de-watering from excavations to

surface water (1)

Conditions you must comply with:

The discharge must:

• be clean water, for example clear rainwater or infiltrated groundwater
which has collected in the bottom of temporary excavations

• not result in water containing fine or coarse suspended solids (silty water)
entering surface water

• not last more than 3 consecutive months (the activity may stop and
restart but the clock does not restart) - if the activity is likely to go over 3

consecutive months then you need to apply for a permit

• be made to surface water, such as a river, stream or the sea

• have a method statement that minimises the risk of pollution

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