Preventing pollution

Guidance on preventing pollution incidents in your business, making pollution incident response plans, reducing risks and remedying environmental damage

Comply with water pollution legislation and avoid being prosecuted for causing a pollution incident

An overview of trade effluent, also know as liquid waste, and how its discharge is controlled and regulated

How to avoid causing air pollution from your business

Burning waste environmental guidance, and the regulations and controls which apply

Types of nuisance, how to avoid causing them, and the duties of district councils and the NIEA

Environmental guidance on how to store oil to reduce the risk of causing pollution and comply with the law

How you should store chemicals on your business' site to prevent pollution and avoid prosecution

How to identify and deal with land contamination in line with environmental legislation in Northern Ireland

An overview of sustainable drainage systems and the benefits SUDS can offer to businesses

How to reduce, monitor and manage your solvent use to benefit your business