Envirowise - Practical Environmental Advice for Business


NetRegs

The NetRegs website is free to use and is regularly updated. Its aim is to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK to understand the complex environmental regulations that can affect them. The site provides guidance on how to comply with environmental law as well as advice on good environmental practice.

Discharge to Controlled Waters

If your business releases anything other than clean water into surface water drains or directly into the water environment, you must have a discharge consent under the Water Resources Act or Water (NI) Order.

UK Guidance

UK Legislation


Discharge to Sewer

If your business releases trade effluent (liquid waste) to the sewer, you may need a consent or agreement under the Water Industry Act or the Water (NI) Order.

UK Guidance

UK Legislation


Enhanced Capital Allowances

Your business can receive tax breaks if you purchase new equipment or vehicles that are environmentally friendly.

Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme


Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC)

If your business carries out certain activities, you must have a permit under the Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations. Your permit may contain conditions that control your discharge to water.

UK Guidance

UK Legislation

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