Yorkshire Water Services Limited: application made to impound water
Published 3 April 2025
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Details of the application
Yorkshire Water Services Limited have applied to the Environment Agency to vary statutory provisions.
The Environment Agency is giving notice of this application in accordance with Section 37 of the Water Resources Act 1991 and Regulation 6 of the Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006.
The applications seek to vary elements of Section 10 (1) and Section 10 (2) of the Harrogate Waterworks Act 1897 (previously varied under serial number NE/027/0021/022) at a reservoir at National Grid Reference (NGR) SE 22 54, and Section 4 (1) of the Harrogate Waterworks Act 1897 and the provisions set out in Section 10 as they relate to a reservoir at NGR SE 23 53.
The proposals include a reduced minimum combined compensation flow from the two sites of 0.75 megalitres per day and seek to formalise a flow trial undertaken as part of the Water Industry National Environment Plan.
How to view the application
Please contact us via e-mail or use the number below to arrange to see the application documents.
How to comment on the application
Send any representation about this application in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and reference numbers NPS/WR/043977 & NPS/WR/043978 to the Environment Agency at the Permitting and Support Centre, Water Resources Team, Quadrant 2, 99 Parkway Avenue, Sheffield S9 4WF or by email to: [email protected]
By 1 May 2025.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.