UK Environment Agency grants South East Water drought permit in Sussex

• Environment Agency granted South East Water a drought permit in Sussex on Sept. 29.
• Permit lets the utility cut releases from Ardingly Reservoir to the Shell Brook tributary of the River Ouse.
• Approval also lowers minimum flow requirements at Barcombe Mills following abstraction for customers.

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