Defra deal with all aspects of water policy in England, including water supply and resources, and the regulatory systems for the water environment and the water industry. These include drinking water quality; the quality of water in rivers, lakes and estuaries, coastal and marine waters; sewage treatment; and reservoir safety.

They work closely with the Environment Agency (which manages water resources and enforces water quality standards), the Drinking Water Inspectorate (which regulates the quality of drinking water), and the Office of Water Services, which is responsible for economic regulation of the water industry.

Regulatory Background

http://www.defra.gov.uk

The Environment Agency is the biggest organisation protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.

"We are the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. It's our job to make sure that air, land and water are looked after by everyone in today's society, so that tomorrow's generations inherit a cleaner, healthier world."

The Consumer Council for Water was set up in 2005 to provide a strong voice for water and sewerage consumers in England and Wales. With offices throughout both countries, we keep in close contact with companies that provide the services as well as the consumer themselves.

Water UK represents all UK water and wastewater service suppliers at national and European level. We provide a positive framework for the water industry to engage with government, regulators, stakeholder organisations and the public.

This web site has been produced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and HM Revenue and Customs, to provide information about the Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme for Water Technologies.

The Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme enables businesses to claim 100% first year capital allowances on investments in technologies and products that encourage sustainable water use. Businesses are now able to write off the whole cost of their investment against their taxable profits of the period during which they make the investment.