Use the button below to start the application process for a new water (discharging small quantities for scientific purposes) exemption. If you wish to start an application for a different type of exemption, please go back to the NRW website and start again.
Please read the full qualifying criteria before starting your application, here.
We recommend that you use the public register to check whether your site already holds an exemption before starting the application process for a new water (discharging small quantities for scientific purposes) exemption.
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