'Possible failures: OEP launches new investigation into government water quality efforts

James Murray
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'Possible failures: OEP launches new investigation into government water quality efforts

Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) confirms official investigation into potential breaches of Water Framework Directive Regulations

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has launched a new investigation into 'possible failures' by Defra and the Environment Agency to comply with the Water Framework Directive (WFD) Regulations,...

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