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Environmental Health

Chimney emitting fumes into the air

Worcestershire Regulatory Services (WRS) provide a county wide service for Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing. Visit Worcestershire Regulatory Services (WRS) website

Some of the Environmental Health areas covered by WRS include:

* Including stray dogs, lost and found dogs, aggressive dogs, issuing of animal related licences for pet shops, zoos, boarding, breeding and riding establishments, and for dangerous wild animals. 

Sampling of Private Water Supplies and Spring Water - Please note: The accessible spouts in Malvern are likely to contain pathogenic bacteria, therefore water should be boiled for 4 minutes before drinking. The use of any water originating from these supplies is at the user's own risk.

Air Quality

Read the Air Quality Status Reports (ASR) and Air Quality Action Plans

Foul Drainage

All blockages and other problems relating to shared sewers and drains outside householders boundaries should be reported direct to Severn Trent Water: 0800 783 4444.

Non mains drainage remains within private ownership, and pollution or nuisance from private treatment plants, septic tanks and cesspools will be investigated by Worcestershire Regulatory Services.

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