Water Industry Act 1991

[^key-3b50dfdadccbc829329fd25186bccbc9]: S. 31(3)(c) substituted for s. 31(3)(c)(d) by S.I. 2019/93, Sch. 1 para. 4(3) (as substituted by The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1343), regs. 1(1), 16)

[^key-3caa8b1dcc311c364ddb9378f1d6c4c2]: Pt. 2 Ch. 1A heading substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 9; S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(e) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-3cdc898570e87f6dea6f3332acd9b1f8]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 1(4) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 122(2)(e); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(bb) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-3cf141661c77261352bfc2b7109b07cf]: Ss. 40-40J substituted for ss. 40, 40A (6.4.2015 for the insertion of s. 40J, 1.11.2016 for the insertion of s. 40E for specified purposes and s. 40I, 1.4.2018 for E. for specified purposes, 1.4.2019 for W. in so far as not already in force) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 8(1), 94(3) (with s. 8(2)); S.I. 2015/773, art. 2(1)(a)(i) (with art. 4); S.I. 2016/1007, art. 2(b); S.I. 2017/1288, art. 3(a); S.I. 2018/397, art. 2(a)

[^key-3d31df64e8825865ebcf4cfd9d36860b]: Ss. 144ZE, 144ZF inserted (1.1.2015 for W. for specified purposes, 6.4.2015 for W. for specified purposes, 1.4.2016 for E. in so far as not already in force, 15.12.2017 for W. in so far as not already in force) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 38, 94(3); S.I. 2014/3320, art. 2(1)(b) (with art. 3); S.I. 2015/773, art. 2(3)(b) (with art. 6); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(h) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16); S.I. 2017/1288, art. 2(b)

[^key-3d415eaddd066e7affc9d1fa2680f7f9]: S. 208 applied (with modifications) (28.6.2013) by The Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1582), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 15 (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-3d4f16d9948e4dbb0d692726585f6b27]: Words in s. 46(1) repealed (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 18(4)(a), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(a) (with art. 14)

[^key-3d59ee631add56f382327cfe8caa16b5]: S. 199 applied (with modifications) (28.6.2013) by The Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1582), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 14(3) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-3dc22929023a8f83989ae9882d96840f]: S. 17D(12) repealed (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 12(11); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(iv) (with art. 11)

[^key-3dc471b3f1aaae50754a14d2401a5ad5]: Word in s. 37A(1) inserted (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 28(2)(a), 94(2)(g)

[^key-3e1538097d444dc47516d178aa95f7c5]: Words in s. 17I(5) repealed (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 19(6); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(j) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-3e7b97d07c9f1befe0217c136d306351]: Words in s. 219(1) substituted (1.1.2015) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 120(2)(b); S.I. 2014/3320, art. 2(2)(e)(iv)

[^key-3ea10ce341f283322822ccae717ac9fa]: Words in s. 30A(5) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 52; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-3f149527e556852a0631f78b94f71987]: Words in s. 174(1A) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 108(2)(a); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(u)(i) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-3f80516bb0d5715ff90e49c8cf5e590d]: S. 35A applied (with modifications) (28.6.2013) by The Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1582), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 9 (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-3fa5424965d702487327da4ed9ef3f47]: S. 106(8) excluded (24.9.2014) by The Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Tideway Tunnel) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2384), art. 1, Sch. 19 Pt. 1 para. 5

[^key-3fbf1d35051798ecd34f5873ffc9dbea]: S. 39ZA inserted (15.7.2015) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 29(7), 94(3); S.I. 2015/1469, art. 2(c) (with art. 5(1)(5))

[^key-40258b095511fd2eb76c1d3e60c4a256]: Words in s. 174(3A) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 108(5)(a); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(u)(i) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-4032e60e20a66d1f219aab940c5ff909]: Words in s. 14(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 54(5)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-405d39f396ac2bc4ec503bd48fd767c6]: Words in s. 93D(3) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 83(2); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(o) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-40bf649f428ac655f5f279f55caf5398]: S. 17Q applied (with modifications) (28.6.2013) by The Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1582), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 5(7) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-40f9abc64afb09016248b5628e2e6a6f]: Words in s. 93B(3) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 81(2); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(o) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-410c13fedfdc25db8920e3a064090f15]: S. 106 applied (2.12.2021) by The South Humber Bank Energy Centre Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1259), arts. 1, 15(2) (with Sch. 8 para. 48)

[^key-4123358561ffd1250e94b6d186f45a9c]: Words in s. 29(8)(a) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 45(4); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(k) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-41547984febafcd4d11b540cb387365a]: Sch. 1A para. 10(3) inserted (E.W.) (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 15 para. 6; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(f) (with Sch.)

[^key-41698c7d26eed909a4e33cf3bff146be]: Words in s. 2(6B) substituted (6.4.2015) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 24(2), 94(3); S.I. 2015/773, art. 2(1)(c) (with art. 4)

[^key-4193af42c1f7653904754a1009090bdc]: S. 37 applied (with modifications) (28.6.2013) by The Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1582), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 10(1) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-41bbf3d4557687bea2adad2c0baa737c]: Word in s. 31(4A) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 23(5); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-427f8cd9d77cc7d15f203ff233543598]: S. 192 applied (with modifications) (28.6.2013) by The Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1582), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 13(11) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-42a16086bf04f3d1b9a83843550947c6]: Words in s. 27A(13) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 40(a); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(k) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-42ada94c52c901de32eff68921603a2f]: Words in s. 66J(6) substituted (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 23(2) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-42e774f4c32b2f1d0f31bed235afc33a]: Words in s. 31(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 84(5)(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-42feedefd9962552840fa730d7f62171]: Word in s. 22E(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 33(3); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(j) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-431d3710e09aef5834b344a51090b3f0]: Word in s. 17O(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 64; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-436e5472a0f1011f0df6e789c040d3b6]: Words in s. 17H(8)(b)(iv) repealed (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 17(6)(d); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-43854404a98822733e12bdfe1c876022]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 8(2)(a) inserted (2.4.2018) by The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/195), regs. 2(1), 16(2)(a)

[^key-438e2d5e76c25db0f8ddef4f2b540502]: S. 106 applied (5.12.2022) by The Portishead Branch Line (MetroWest Phase 1) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1194), arts. 1, 22(2) (with art. 51)

[^key-43c48c9249dd6199eb593377311e349e]: S. 106 applied (8.9.2022) by The Manston Airport Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/922), arts. 1, 16(2) (with arts. 5, 40)

[^key-43cffe50ff7c09d998d8f3b06f70c634]: S. 37AA inserted (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 27(3), 94(2)(g)

[^key-43d3041e730581629bbb79a36d8177a1]: Words in s. 203(7) substituted (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 36(4), 94(2)(j)

[^key-43e3b56c6007fe03f3dfdc822eb53782]: S. 61(2A) inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 60(5); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(vii)

[^key-4406f312788ef3df00c4f4335b48d2ef]: S. 180 applied (with modifications) (28.6.2013) by The Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1582), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 13(2) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-447b978001d799a528bedc72c894dc88]: S. 106 applied (25.2.2020) by The Network Rail (East West Rail) (Bicester to Bedford Improvements) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/114), arts. 1, 19(2) (with arts. 19(7), 37(2))

[^key-4506e40b37a03a65aeb324714229a870]: S. 106 applied (19.8.2016) by The North Wales Wind Farms Connection Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/818), arts. 1, 16(2) (with art. 35)

[^key-450c4bbc3d0bbf99528e55b1eb91c44c]: S. 106 applied (21.4.2014) by The Network Rail (Norton Bridge Area Improvements) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/909), arts. 1, 18(2) (with art. 34(2))

[^key-45483e7219dde7fb8595c13ec154e7bb]: S. 16A(10) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 58(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-45630c6f06b178acc693ec602b02de4e]: Words in s. 31(3)(4A) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 15 para. 5; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(f) (with Sch.); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(f) (with Sch.)

[^key-45709b2e35120bae22a6fe803e3374a6]: Words in s. 131(3)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Floods and Water (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/558), regs. 1(1), 3(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-45a424787a733e5bd77d877977c565bd]: Words in s. 17H(9) substituted (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 17(7); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-45ed92d20b885ef0e483410b10d6987f]: S. 22 applied (28.6.2013) by The Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1582), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 6(2) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-461419227b550daac8bc3325587aafc0]: Words in s. 20 substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 28; S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(j) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-461ffd364c0672ef2b82e30f3eda4509]: Words in s. 206(3)(e) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 72 (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-468069040fb30a29a951705aae56e93e]: Sch. 2 para. 3 applied (with modifications) (28.6.2013) by The Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1582), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 3(3)(d) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-46bcda874d466c9d8c4edf420fa604fe]: S. 87(3A) omitted (1.11.2022 for E.) by virtue of Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 175(2)(a), 186(6); S.I. 2022/1003, reg. 3(a)

[^key-46c0c63f9eb0abe5bfb906de271cd578]: Words in s. 12(3B)(3C) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 53(5); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-4706026ef4985e9e521bea389913730b]: S. 71(9) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 236(4) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-475e02e9aeeef9bfed31eb98ad3f3aad]: Words in s. 18(1A)(a)(i) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 26(3)(a); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(j) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-47bac6af1b8f525663d5c9be6dbeef32]: S. 106 applied (7.9.2023) by The A38 Derby Junctions Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/923), arts. 1, 20(2) (with arts. 4, 20(9), 45, Sch. 9 paras. 6, 46, 54(1))

[^key-4825c8a21a007762fcd44aafc7bc4591]: Word in s. 2(2A)(c) omitted (14.7.2014 for specified purposes, 18.12.2015 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 22(2)(a), 94(2)(e); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 2(e)

[^key-48450ce5c5fdcb301ee6e0aed5820880]: Words in s. 27K(2) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 44(2); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(k) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-48467d5ab1047fbaa4767ea6f0e408bc]: Ss. 2A, 2B substituted for s. 2A (6.4.2015) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 24(1), 94(3); S.I. 2015/773, art. 2(1)(c) (with art. 4)

[^key-4871e586f2b509187e76943681d621f5]: S. 31(4ZA) inserted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 84(6) (with art. 3)

[^key-488f8e11c5d50b842238e2b6ed05b7b0]: S. 35A cross-heading substituted (24.2.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 1(2), 17(2)(b)

[^key-48cd228e745603e8538445970a3a212e]: S. 106 applied (29.8.2017) by The East Anglia THREE Offshore Wind Farm Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/826), arts. 1, 13(2) (with arts. 5(9), 36, 37, Sch. 8 para. 34)

[^key-48e0d48a1416bfd90e4822ff4c8d9540]: S. 106 applied (5.6.2026) by The North Falls Offshore Wind Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/567), arts. 1, 17(2) (with arts. 44, 45, Sch. 14)

[^key-493cb8d7bcc4447331e3f9e888c5aeec]: Words in s. 17J(10) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 20(11); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(j) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-49414234586660b58c65e58036d42b42]: Words in s. 22C(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 32(2)(c); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(j) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-4954b6171afa3e8cb425902ee558ed86]: Words in s. 219(1) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 259(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-4979d31a725c0d588d0fa6c11ebadbb3]: Words in s. 135A(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 247(2)(a) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-498ec6285018973f6b2c76b980c20417]: Words in s. 68(1A)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 67(3)(d); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(m) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-49cf53508adeaec7fd6e02642601c623]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 8(2) inserted (6.4.2016) by The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/413), regs. 2(1), 129(b)

[^key-49f6fabc5dd07cdccf0804ee1906ab9c]: Words in s. 201(2) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 113(3); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(x) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-4a132e1bdda09e45f45607f4c3cd3eab]: S. 25 renumbered as s. 25(1) (24.4.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 16(a), 17(5)(e)

[^key-4a805b0785f378787ea546a2b75adeb5]: Words in s. 17N(11)(a)(ii) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 22(4); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(j) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-4a818f6bf1a499b71aec43a229ee7907]: Words in s. 22A(7) repealed (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 31(6)(b); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(j) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-4abdd83cc198b1dfe6cc7125d863f816]: Words in s. 96A(1) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 86(2); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(p) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-4b22c344804254ec432835801b3a7acb]: S. 154B inserted (1.7.2012) by Water Industry (Financial Assistance) Act 2012 (c. 8), ss. 2, 3(2)

[^key-4b496e58b30ed79823307b4d9bedc31b]: S. 106 applied (14.8.2015) by The Progress Power (Gas Fired Power Station) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1570), arts. 1, 15(2)

[^key-4b6350603c9f935cc62287fbce915ae6]: Words in s. 86(6) inserted (24.4.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 6(2)(a), 17(5)(a) (with s. 6(3))

[^key-4b77e6fb979b3482f26fe3bff8348b21]: Word in s. 17(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 60; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-4b7cfbfb2bfb24ee2a7a3530148ab097]: Words in s. 107(3)(b)(ii) substituted (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 19(4)(b), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(b) (with art. 14)

[^key-4c0b4e8888bbda94cc4cb8ddb3e98d51]: Words in s. 132(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 244(3)(b)(i) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-4c2aada52129eff8e3ee5ab4b5d7bc68]: Words in s. 146(4) inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 98(3)(b); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(bb)(xiv)

[^key-4c7e853864ce5763d316c024240ed37c]: S. 2 applied (with modifications) (28.6.2013) by The Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1582), regs. 1(1)(b), 3(3) (with regs. 1(1)(c), 3(2)(5))

[^key-4ca5f0937922819ee65adaae5a1530b2]: S. 72 modified by S.I. 2010/675, Sch. 23 Pt. 8 para. 3 Table 9 (as substituted (1.10.2011) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2043), reg. 1(b), Sch. 1)

[^key-4cf116659bd539dc020820dc03e2828c]: S. 106 applied (1.9.2020) by The Immingham Open Cycle Gas Turbine Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/847), arts. 1, 15(2) (with Sch. 9 para. 144)

[^key-4d35badf3d31c12f539015bd06e4b748]: Words in s. 87(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 76; S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(o) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-4d765a976d83d59f4af92c1b86bde92c]: Words in s. 17J(4)(b)(iv) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 20(6); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(j) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-4e0a82975397fedc96853200731fc9cf]: Words in s. 61(5) substituted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 60(8)(b)(i); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(vii)

[^key-4e1473d08d8583ee0f29df8ba41e4f62]: Words in s. 2B(4)(d) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 5; S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(d) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-4e2ca8412667545758c5bdee50c96e0e]: Words in s. 179 repealed (6.4.2014) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 14 para. 46, Sch. 23 Pt. 4 (with s. 89); S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

[^key-4e6fa4d8dee60829afe324045b5414d4]: S. 17I title substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 19(2); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(j) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-4e9d7b0b0e4c229c52cbde401914e40a]: Words in s. 86(3) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 75(2); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(o) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-4eaafdce607632d16dd513f02d4073e3]: S. 23(7) inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 35(9); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(ee)(v)

[^key-4f4ab134c736ecbdbaaeefd5c4ce4ba2]: Words in s. 219(1) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 120(2)(f); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(aa) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-4fd12193b110e1c5d4418a9521c794b7]: Sch. 2A para. 5 modified (temp.) (22.3.2017) by The Water Act 2014 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/462), art. 11(5)

[^key-4ff9adab4aa4aa6b960d7a054c264aef]: Word in s. 15(1B) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 56(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-500c82161c117eba522cc049c3f58a1f]: Words in s. 101A(5) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(l), Sch. 22 para. 17

[^key-50587efa17fd4473cbcb205b305877ef]: Words in s. 17Q(6) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 15(2)(a); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-50618d4029159e6630921f60bb7367d6]: Words in s. 153(3) substituted (1.4.2011) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), s. 49(3), Sch. 5 para. 4(4) (with s. 49(1)(6), Sch. 5 para. 4(9)); S.I. 2011/694, art. 3(j)

[^key-5077cc9fc20d05bc209043407b5dc62d]: S. 17J title substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 20(2); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(j) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-507f423465983c4ea536e2e7e07de8a5]: Sch. 2 para. 7 applied (with modifications) (28.6.2013) by The Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1582), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 3(3)(h) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-50c535d13128cdf3db8655fa9484bc42]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 9 omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(r), Sch. 23 para. 28(4)(e)(ix)

[^key-50f3df2cb77650af8e153f7c0eaaca28]: S. 66G(11) inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 2 para. 7(5); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(i)(v)

[^key-510047ad08a85497b7f21feba39adb9f]: Words in Sch. 4ZA para. 2 substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 93(2) (with art. 3)

[^key-5127f8fd650833ef840f085972083409]: Words in s. 17G(5) substituted (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 16(7); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-5129edb27a34ec5590d8c0f765a70dea]: Words in s. 17I(1) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 19(3); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(j) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-52423ec3163dc9d7d5bf0de2d3b14e55]: Words in s. 93B(5) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 81(2); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(o) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-5290b26517cf828f5da340c9ee6aee69]: Words in s. 130 substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 242(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-52931a13b2009de60937eb0b5b5f8c82]: S. 106 applied (15.10.2020) by The Great Yarmouth Third River Crossing Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1075), arts. 1, 20(2)

[^key-52bddd9e6bd1eb23ca9fd7edbd78d6a2]: Sch. 2 para. 2 applied (with modifications) (28.6.2013) by The Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1582), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 3(3)(c) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-52df2c03b63f79ea98dd156751df51b4]: Ss. 101A(7A)-(7C) inserted (1.11.2015) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 41(3), 94(3); S.I. 2015/1786, art. 2 (with art. 3)

[^key-52e5113263f2c33f625f4adab08834ac]: Words in s. 39B(7)(d) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 52(b); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(k) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-52f44707fbeba15d334931124ffa9a7f]: Words in s. 87B(4) substituted (1.4.2013 for E.) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 35(11), 306(2)(3); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-538a435cbfd7f006c01ee44f30bdd7aa]: S. 175(3)(b)(ba) substituted for s. 175(3)(b) (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 109(3)(a); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(v) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-53d9158841439fbe6777ab30a48c16ae]: Words in s. 14B(1) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 12(2)(a); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-54e0b1d83e412deef8d03ea4a950ca15]: Sch. 3 para. 5(3) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(r), Sch. 23 para. 28(4)(e)(iii)

[^key-54e48eb8e964d2d2c364d7498b8492fe]: Words in s. 8(2)(a) substituted (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 13(2), 94(2)(b)

[^key-5501aee519ff64955510305806594119]: S. 37D(4)-(9) inserted (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 28(3), 94(2)(g)

[^key-55379801869da79b572c977c548655f6]: S. 31(7A) inserted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 84(10) (with art. 3)

[^key-5549a707b949c958e9c7321d7be70ff1]: S. 106 applied (21.10.2014) by The Central Bedfordshire Council (Woodside Link Houghton Regis) Development Consent Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2637), arts. 1, 16(2)

[^key-5554a3d999a32389057ea268f41312fa]: Ss. 51B-51CG substituted for ss. 51B, 51C (18.12.2015 for the substitution of ss. 51CD-51CG, 1.4.2017 for E. for the substitution of s. 51B(6) for specified purposes and s. 51CB, 1.10.2017 for E. in so far as not already in force, 1.4.2019 for W. in so far as not already in force) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 10(3), 94(3); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 2(b)(ii); S.I. 2017/462, arts. 3(d)(ii), 4(a) (with art. 15); S.I. 2017/1288, art. 3(c)

[^key-5567d5800626431e7ce6f604eb7ac078]: S. 106 applied (4.1.2018) by The Blackpool Tramway (Blackpool North Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1214), arts. 1, 19(2) (with arts. 19(7), 58, 59)