•


construction


• land usage •


discharges, both intended and accidental


• some support activities that may pollute including, for example, firefighting


Particular relevance might apply to businesses involving farming, waste management, chemical manufacture/storage and mining.


Firefighting operations


In areas known to depend heavily upon underground drinking water supplies, such as Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, there are indications that fire and rescue services (FRSs) might be prevented from using normal firefighting tactics over SPZs, and – on instruction from the EA – adopt ‘let-it-burn’ policies. Failure to do so could and has seen involved parties in court.


Key recommendations


• if the report shows that your business may be near an SPZ 1, it is essential to make contact with your local FRS, the EA and your insurer to discuss whether there are any ramifications for your day to day or exceptional business operations


The Business and


Property Protection Portal Demonstrate the need for your services using big data


• you should undertake an environmental assessment of your business and associated activities to identify potential areas that could lead to contamination by primary (escape of chemicals) or secondary (firefighting) means


• you should identify measures to limit the possibility of contaminating underground water supplies and to enhance first responder capability to assist, including the following: • a comprehensive pollution prevention plan


• fire protection and prevention


• limits on material storage • bunded storage systems • •


drain and gully sealing systems


stream bunding and catchment methods


For more information, please visit www.groundsure. com/news/groundwaterabstraction-source- protection-zones/


This information is available via the Business and Property Protection Portal, where risk control information is sorted by business type. It outlines key relevant challenges and provides solutions.


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• Position your products, services and advice within the framework of a total resilience offering


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