Guidance

Drought permits and drought orders

This guideline provides information for water companies about the process for applying for drought permits and drought orders.

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
24 May 2011

This publication was withdrawn on

This information is now out of date. Read the current guidance: Apply for a drought permit, drought order or emergency drought order.

Documents

Drought permits and drought orders (PDF 470KB)

Ref: PB13472

PDF, 1.26 MB, 84 pages

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Details

It takes account of changes from the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 which by bringing additional water use restrictions within the hosepipe ban powers of water companies.

Further information

Published 24 May 2011

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