Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 15417

Water

Tabled: 21 November 2024

Answered: 3 December 2024

Question

Damian Hinds

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will (a) commission an independent assessment of the potential (i) environmental and (ii) health impact of using recycled waste water and (b) pause approval of water (A) transfer

Answer

Emma Hardy

For any water recycling scheme to proceed it must comply with the Water Environment Regulations (formally the Water Framework Directive) and the Habitats Regulations. The Environment Agency will ensure environmental requirements are met through their role...

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