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Abstraction

Information about the activities we regulate that involve the abstraction of water from the water environment and the authorisation you’ll need to carry on each activity.

Borehole construction

Activities that involve the construction and operation of boreholes or wells.

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Surface water and groundwater abstraction

Activities that involve the abstraction of water from the water environment, including abstraction from canals and lades, abstraction for hydro power and abstraction from boreholes for testing and sampling.

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