Do you need a permit or authorisation to discharge to water?

Find our guidance on whether you need a permit or authorisation to discharge to water in:

England on Business Link: Environmental permits for discharging to water

Northern Ireland on NIBusinessInfo: Discharge consents and groundwater authorisations

Scotland on Business Gateway: Authorisations for discharging to water

Wales on Business.Wales.gov.uk: Environmental permits for discharging to water

Our guidance has moved to these websites as part of the government programme to centralise online guidance for businesses. Read more about the changes to NetRegs.