Policies and Standards

  • Name:
    The Environment Act 2021
  • Issuing organisation:
    UK Parliament
  • Geographical Scope:
    England and Wales
  • Type:
    Legistitive
  • Water management focus:
    Water quality standards: physical states, chemistry, geology, and biology
  • Description:
    Sets legally binding environmental targets (standards), strengthens regulation of water companies, and enhances water quality and biodiversity protections post-Brexit.
  • Status:
    Effcetive
  • Effect Date:
    2021
  • Resource:
    https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/30/contents