Water abstraction and impoundment licences

Find out if you need a water abstraction or impoundment licence Water abstraction licences for previously exempt activities Pre-application advice service for water abstraction and impoundment licences What to do before applying for a water abstraction or impoundment licence Apply for a water abstraction or impoundment licence Apply to change an existing abstraction or impoundment licence Apply to cancel your water abstraction or impoundment licence Restoring Sustainable Abstraction (RSA) Drought permits and drought orders Hydropower