Best Practices

Site Dewatering and What You Need to Consider

This guide outlines the necessary considerations when managing water on construction sites

When carrying out activities such as construction work, the main contractor or landowner is responsible for any water that is to be moved or discharged from the site. The Environment Agency states that contractors must have a plan for the control and disposing of water from site and distinguish between excess water due to rainfall and water arising from the construction process.

This document provides a summary of FAQ's and key points to consider when managing water on site in line with the Environment Agency's Guidance, titled "Temporary dewatering from excavations to surface water." For more information regarding the regulations, please visit www.gov.uk.

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