Abstraction – Welland and Deepings Internal Drainage Board

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Posted 29 March 2018

There is weed growth in the IDB watercourse and I cannot get water: will the IDB clear this?

Depending on the watercourse maintenance schedule, there is no guarantee that weed growth will be cleared to coincide with irrigation demands.

I am buying/renting land near an IDB watercourse: will I be able to irrigate?

The Board cannot guarantee that you will be able to have water to irrigate. If you speak to one of our engineers they will be able to advise you further.

I want to abstract water: how do I go about this?

Contact the Environment Agency who issue all licences for abstraction and impoundment. It is an offence to abstract or impound water without a licence.