Draw your area on the map using one of the following tools to select all applicable zones within that area:
To turn selected zones on/off, click shapes below. When zones below are highlighted click to see details.
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Step1:
Use the Find address or place search box to locate the area you are interested in:
(You can also use the My Location tool if your device is GPS enabled)
Step 2:
Select the area of your land using 1 of the drawing tools:
Step 3:
Draw out the extent of your land on the map:
Step 4:
Any zones that overlap the area that you’ve drawn will become highlighted in the Information Summary panel.
Click the highlighted zones to show the details:
Additional Information:
You can see additional information about a zone, including the ability to zoom to its full extent, by clicking the zone on the map.
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Welcome to the Environment Agency’s
Check for Drinking Water Safeguard Zones (SgZs) and Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) map.
Drinking Water Safeguard Zones (SgZs) are established to reduce and prevent pollution of water abstracted for drinking water supplies. Safeguard Zone Action Plans set out actions to prevent and avoid water quality deterioration within Safeguard Zones. You can find individual Safeguard Zone Action Plans, including the substances identified as ‘at risk’ on Defra’s Data Services Platform:
Surfacewater Safeguard Zone Action Plans
Groundwater Safeguard Zone Action Plans
If you live or work within a Safeguard Zone you must take extra care when using substances that could cause pollution of water. Check the water protection advice on the Voluntary Initiative or the Amenity Forum website.
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) are areas designated as being at risk from agricultural nitrate pollution.
If your land is in an NVZ you MUST follow a mandatory set of rules which require the careful management of nitrogen fertiliser and organic manure. Further information and guidance on the rules is available on gov.uk.
Important: If you farm or manage land, whether or not your land is within a SgZ or NVZ, there are rules you must follow to prevent water pollution. Further information can be found on gov.uk by following the links below.
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