Regulation & Licenses

Abstraction License applications can be a length process starting with a WR32 application and including Water features surveys, Test pumping and more. Aquifer Energy is here to guide you through the full process to ensure compliance and to assist with getting the abstraction license you want. For more details on the abstraction license process see our Abstraction License Page

The vast majority of Abstraction licenses in the UK are time limited are require periodic renewal. With new EPA regulations these often result in a reduction of your abstraction volumes, Aquifer Energy can help negotiate on your behalf to ensure to best outcome at license Renewal

Recently implemented in October 2023 closed loop systems are now required to meet a set of binding rules to be exempt from the need of a environmental permit. Aquifer Energy can assist by determining if such a permit is required for your project and if so assist with the application process.

Before the Environment Agency will issue a Ground Investigation Consent (GIC) they will require a Water Features Survey to be conducted. Aquifer Energy can assist with this process, for more information see our Water Features Survey Page

Discharge of clean or contaminated water often requires Environment Agency approval and licensing prior to be allowed, this can result in an often complicated process of water treatment requirements and demonstrating compliance. Aquifer Energy can help with determining requirements, water quality treatment and compliance in all areas of discharge.

Aquifer Energy are experts in all areas of Open Loop Ground Source systems including regulations, for more details on how we can help see our Open Loop Page