Environment Agency: Water Abstraction Licences

This layer has been created to help people who want to trade access to water, either buying or selling. For more information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trade-water-abstraction-rights Abstraction Licences in England point data only, one point represented for each Reach or Area. Trades require prior approval by the Environment Agency to protect the environment and the rights of other lawful water users. Other factors that affect viability of a trade include how the sites are connected by natural water systems such as rivers or groundwater. In providing this information, the Environment Agency does not guarantee that a trade will be approved. Our assessment makes no suggestion as to whether or not a licence holder is willing to agree to a trade. Any assessment of the quantity of water abstracted under licences does not include records of water abstracted since 31st December 2022. Unless agreed in writing with the Environment Agency you must comply with the conditions of your abstraction licence. Where a licence authorises abstraction for multiple purposes and/or from multiple points, you can scroll through each using the arrows in the top right of the pop up. The maximum quantities concern the licence in its entirety. Licence information is up to date as of 12th December 2023.