Water Industry Act 1991

Type Public General Act
Publication 1991-07-25
Last updated 2026-08-03
State In force
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[^key-1d4abb45bf8fde2449e0177931c37952]: Words in s. 69(7)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 68(2); 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-1d784cfd022860adc664a6c2929ef93c]: Words in s. 46(7) substituted (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 18(4)(c), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(a) (with art. 14)

[^key-1d87a51703aed285b9c2cc713e544109]: S. 17H(8)(b)(i) substituted (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 17(6)(b); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-1d93a1140717dd65a1d84fa8a9e2edfc]: S. 66H(11) inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 2 para. 8(5); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(i)(v)

[^key-1df19a724acc9846d2154e42edae1d3d]: Words in Sch. 11 para. 1(3)(a) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 262(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-1e097941cb2f1018c8e88e1c9c94c088]: S. 106 applied (5.6.2026) by The Dogger Bank South East and West Offshore Wind Farms Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/577), arts. 1, 16(2) (with arts. 40, 41, Sch. 15)

[^key-1e42203d888180b771fe2bee990764bf]: Words in s. 195(2)(bb) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 253 (with Sch. 7)

[^key-1e5f5b1c3ca8f1522401314631304ffb]: S. 107(4) substituted (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 19(4)(c), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(b) (with art. 14)

[^key-1e8b77bf98de6d29e3fe3fc9f1adf3a8]: Words in s. 39C(3) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 53(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-1ea3abcbc0828ab866ea26302a535c95]: S. 8(6A) inserted (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 13(5), 94(2)(b)

[^key-1ea3eb623c393054348aa7315d67cee8]: Words in s. 17F(7) repealed (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 15(4)(a); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(v)

[^key-1eaa026689412add68349be4c86e31e4]: S. 42(4) repealed (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 18(2)(c), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(a) (with art. 14)

[^key-1ebcc2de19030b861ce17ef276eabd8a]: Words in s. 87C(4)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 77; 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-1f0e510161ce6b5cdfef5c9c51723629]: S. 72 modified (1.1.2017) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154), reg. 1(1), Sch. 23 paras. 1(3), 2 Table 9 (with regs. 1(3), 77-79, Sch. 4)

[^key-1f91c50c9a83c50a55ff08d8952f8e6e]: S. 115(5A) inserted (2.5.2018 for W. for specified purposes, 7.1.2019 for W. in so far as not already in force) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), s. 49(3), Sch. 3 para. 16(3) (with s. 49(1)(6)); S.I. 2018/557, arts. 2(b), 3(b)

[^key-1fb8d4d2f95fdc5e16ec771f7e612d9a]: Words in s. 14(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 54(2)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-1fc5ae9c371f55ed022bbfb7e37e6162]: Words in s. 93A(2) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 80(1)(a); 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-1fd4dd056352bb69175d28be855601c1]: S. 144A 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. 11(4) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-20185a6b248fe9fcc0f8547e7fb20c5e]: Words in s. 66I(9) substituted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 2 para. 9(5); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(i)(vi)

[^key-201dd26ac3407ebaf6eaf65f84043630]: S. 66J 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-203397e3c0d94acc8f8e714e75941c8c]: Words in s. 61(4) repealed (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 60(7)(a); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(vii)

[^key-20a4bf9c80f62f0920dd6671a4b64581]: Word in s. 101B(3) substituted (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 89(a); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(e)(aa)(iv) (with art. 14) (as amended by S.I. 2017/926, art. 2(3))

[^key-20ac566d00042bd2f94fc467da90075c]: Words in s. 161(4) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 250(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-20b60ce6f1be08b2e4730bf88d2f2254]: Word in s. 22A(4) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 31(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-20c621cb1fae60f9e79cc33148af1fa7]: S. 167(2A) inserted (1.10.2010) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), ss. 41(2), 49(3) (with ss. 41(3), 49(1)(6)); S.I. 2010/2169, art. 4, Sch.

[^key-20d00c68d788afc18d4ef0ad3f15b6c1]: S. 112 excluded (28.6.2013) by The Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1582), regs. 1(1)(b), 6(7) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-20e2dc6540d0686b8f1c6f693bd65354]: S. 154A(7)(c) and word inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 103(4)(e); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(r) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-20e596d819bd5ac8a1d05e4404783a9d]: Word in s. 205(4)(a) repealed (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 115(a); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(xx)

[^key-20fabd52de11aacc444180f24f961aef]: Sch. 1A para. 9(3)(f)(fa) substituted for Sch. 1A para. 9(3)(f) and word (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 121; 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-2116e2b6053d434bd282af4691e9b57c]: S. 106 applied (22.12.2017) by The M20 Junction 10a Development Consent Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1202), arts. 1, 18(2) (with arts. 4, 37)

[^key-216f47eab511ff9d2102dc1198359727]: S. 166(10) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 251(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-21bb02a426db900752b54440e366582e]: S. 219 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. 16(2) (with regs. 1(1)(c), 3(2)(5))

[^key-21d8c970e9b4da0298e07142dac997c1]: 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(4) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-21f4be2d8499cd571d56cca7de238a96]: Words in s. 37A(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 47(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-220208e175a2987175fcce48dfc9075a]: Word in s. 17Q(6) 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. 79(2) (with art. 3, Sch. 2 para. 2)

[^key-22401d5a590a521e691aaeea77fc1389]: Word in s. 31(3) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 23(3); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-2272488e36d3e50d46fc377685f1cbc8]: S. 201 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(5) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-227aeb767b9c283054f05d4edfc9b0c8]: S. 106 applied (2.10.2014) by The Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2441), arts. 1, 18(2) (with art. 33)

[^key-229c3ab5e7d6fe600b72a3e98c7480d5]: S. 75(2)-(12) applied (with modifications) (20.4.2010) by The Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/994), regs. 1(1), 21(4)(5) (with reg. 1(2)(3))

[^key-22a67c4e7a7767031107ab034d4042d7]: S. 195A applied (with modifications) (3.10.2016) by The Water and Sewerage Undertakers (Exit from Non-household Retail Market) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/744), regs. 1(2), 25(5)

[^key-22b32ac200d2bbb9fd091fb1efa520cc]: S. 112(8) added (1.10.2010 for specified purposes; 1.10.2012 for specified purposes) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), ss. 42(4), 49(3) (with s. 49(1)(6)); S.I. 2010/2169, art. 4, Sch.; S.I. 2012/2048, art. 2 (with art. 3)

[^key-22c5ec835485587d6f8de46baef26a6e]: S. 41(2)(ca) inserted (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(1)(l), Sch. 22 para. 40

[^key-231112cc417dc6da860ea7d3e20809d9]: S. 106 applied (25.6.2025) by The M5 Junction 10 Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/795), arts. 1, 18(2) (with arts. 4, 43, Sch. 9)

[^key-2329160721d8bc06e2f23a97f4edc278]: S. 106 applied (14.8.2015) by The Hirwaun Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1574), arts. 1, 14(2)

[^key-23666c11349874091d804a659b9da721]: Words in s. 23(2A) substituted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 35(3)(a); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(cc)(v)

[^key-237365d4ef0db119f08ea31b84754580]: Words in s. 95A(1)(b) inserted (1.11.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 30(3)(c), 94(3); S.I. 2016/1007, art. 2(e)

[^key-239d3a418b08a2b07c7d6e1fbe442c67]: Words in s. 69(2) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 68(2); 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-23a7bebaa7d8dc3e4cb803dc59cdc8d9]: S. 106 applied (16.12.2015) by The Network Rail (Tinsley Chord) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1876), arts. 1, 8(2)

[^key-23ddcddd1cf0644aa8fb959669c22eda]: Words in s. 123 substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 240(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-23f5a1c64a59fedab2c9c0bc969ec32e]: S. 106 applied (19.2.2021) by The A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling Development Consent Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/125), arts. 1, 20(2) (with arts. 4, 47)

[^key-242732c090b9c6d16d3410d19a9e4bd1]: S. 99(5) repealed (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 19(2)(d), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(b) (with art. 14)

[^key-245a8e2007db46357b68d2369468ae95]: Words in s. 101A(8)(a) substituted (1.11.2015) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 41(4), 94(3); S.I. 2015/1786, art. 2 (with art. 3)

[^key-24c6e75fe1ce61d33d3015cb857ec4bd]: Words in s. 66I(1) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 2 para. 9(2); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(j)(ii) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-24ff70d6ea1a2045493d0ee5dacff635]: Word in s. 92 heading inserted (31.12.2020) by The Floods and Water (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/558), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-253e378f73f9c13f1adbb26b66e54b10]: Words in s. 12(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 53(3)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-2565d9435a1eda7e64234532f95666e8]: Words in s. 213(1) substituted (3.11.2023 for specified purposes, 17.5.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 82(2), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2023/1170, reg. 2(a)(ii); S.I. 2024/639, reg. 2(d)

[^key-25af057a8f228282c2ab7e9b21dfb432]: Words in s. 2(2DB)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 3(6); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(c)(ii) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-25afd2e00f0ffb602f98ddabb59bf8b2]: S. 106 applied (5.4.2024) by The National Grid (Yorkshire Green Energy Enablement Project) Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/393), arts. 1, 19(2) (with arts. 19(7), 44, Sch. 15)

[^key-263936818cbea3cc77ecf55b5947feab]: Sch. 3 para. 7(4)(a) and word omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(r), Sch. 23 para. 28(4)(e)(iv)

[^key-266f50cb3df18a8a2b805d465e4f1f3e]: S. 24 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. 7(3) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-26966354d16752f88e8e6f0b8d8f5848]: S. 187 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(9) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-26c17d50f91abac9b7a844710d1add4a]: S. 17H(8)(b)(v) inserted (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 17(6)(e); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-276f2a7ed3085d530223c9e0c4022aba]: Words in s. 206(3)(b) inserted (31.3.2017) by The Water Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/506), arts. 1(1), 6(6)(b)(ii)

[^key-2771031e5d87f3fa0ef6d0e05af72bd1]: S. 181 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(4) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-2789ee57ef32f04a7ddf1382453ecbf5]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 9 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(3)

[^key-27908307a929dbebd9b77a50984fc882]: Word in s. 22A(6)(d) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 31(5)(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-27c7fc40c3915b448e6837b862ab9586]: Words in s. 195(3) inserted (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 33(3)(b), 94(2)(h)

[^key-27cb6e04a9af8e49a8ac7466a69e2b77]: S. 142 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. 11(1) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-27e514de5d22a2802d0b06d82da3631b]: Ss. 77-79 modified (6.4.2010) by The Cowes Port Health Authority Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1216), arts. 1(1), 4, Sch.

[^key-27e5afa55dd422c2542b813d20b6f018]: Words in s. 17P(7)(b)(v) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 24(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-27e9673934d61f304d5ee5fa4bff1f0c]: S. 183 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(6) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-27eeca0fbc7fad9c2dbd8e49bed7d7d2]: S. 106 applied (22.7.2020) by The Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/706), arts. 1, 15(2) (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 16 para. 66)

[^key-284abe3101cf9283be488e3eb83d9109]: S. 106 applied (15.3.2021) by The Wheelabrator Kemsley K3 Generating Station Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/173), arts. 1, 10(2)

[^key-284eed00d30ec1287e0cc80747438d0b]: S. 158(7)(b)(iv) and word inserted (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 21(2)(b), 94(2)(d)

[^key-289857f877eda4fb092f5ba57c42b350]: S. 182 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(5) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-28b99844ef093ade5777ea918fbb15b6]: S. 2(2DA)(2DB) inserted (14.7.2014 for specified purposes, 18.12.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 22(3), 94(2)(e); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 2(e)

[^key-291b0a6addcd70268f8df06cf77474e6]: S. 154A(1)(c) and word inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 103(2)(d); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(r) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-2932783bbef7cfe22b7ff3a10db5464c]: Words in s. 24(1A) substituted (1.4.2017 except as it relates to qualifying sewerage licensees) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 36(2)(c); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(vi)

[^key-29633aa77ba94f6fa3b267346a42231d]: Word in s. 27H(4) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 43(4)(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-297d69cd5e27039ebbac4b796fce26cb]: Words in s. 174(5A)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 108(6)(b)(ii); 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-29bf8a15b25eef0596124b7d813b0b06]: Words in s. 208(2) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 117(3)(c); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(z) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-29c2ca7c1ff0d6ac0a26ca4b43848d39]: S. 17M(1A) 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. 78(3) (with art. 3, Sch. 2 para. 2)

[^key-29c3f3ae490983fdca4ca7dd8e152d7f]: Word in s. 154A(1) repealed (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 103(2)(a); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(r) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-29d382d48b7e6657e80919bb0d80ada6]: S. 12(3D) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 53(6); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-29f459b5ff9288da98dc374a5bf4e110]: S. 46(9)(b) and word repealed (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 18(4)(d), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(a) (with art. 14)

[^key-29fe1a3b5ad21b366745f102e7a09364]: Words in s. 132(4)(c) 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(5) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-2a2b625851f8ca45a4cbb49126f0cbf9]: S. 22C 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(4) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-2a9cd8e93695f422351267488f903ba3]: Words in s. 17R(2)(b) 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. 80 (with art. 3)

[^key-2b12e859a23fc4d53ce84822a6a1a162]: Words in s. 93D(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 83(3); 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-2b446b39c54d356b248f944fa3f85586]: Ss. 66E-66ED substituted (1.9.2015 for the substitution of s. 66EB(1)-(7), 1.9.2016 for the substitution of ss. 66E for specified purposes, 66EA, 66EB(8), 66EC, 66ED, 1.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 2 para. 5; S.I. 2015/1469, art. 3(d)(ii); S.I. 2016/465, art. 3(e) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(i)(iv) (with arts. 6-9)

[^key-2b5d087440b93b68f39c087b407f60c0]: S. 42(7) repealed (1.4.2018 for specified purposes) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 54; S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(e)(ii) (with art. 14) (as amended by S.I. 2017/926, art. 2(3))

[^key-2b67353305c5529ec6a42c1e1a1cb570]: Ss. 33A-33C inserted (6.4.2015 for the insertion of s. 33C, 18.12.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 14(2), 94(3); S.I. 2015/773, art. 2(2)(a); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 2(d)

[^key-2b6e2d2f454dcd410ccf9ef2c6bf79b7]: Words in s. 5(5) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(r), Sch. 23 para. 28(4)(a)

[^key-2b6ec479860ebe5bbb100b04e555117e]: Ss. 66DA-66DC inserted (1.9.2015 for the insertion of s. 66DB in part, 1.9.2015 for the insertion of s. 66DB(3), 1.4.2016 for the insertion of s. 66DB(1)(b) so far as not already in force, 30.3.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 2 para. 4; S.I. 2015/773, art. 3(c) (with art. 5); S.I. 2015/1469, art. 3(d)(i); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(j)(i) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16); S.I. 2017/462, art. 2(c) (with art. 10)

[^key-2b7d2a6f4a0165587ca82d98b6ec497c]: Word in s. 101B(4)(a) repealed (1.4.2018 for specified purposes) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 89(b); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(e)(bb)(iv) (with art. 14) (as amended by S.I. 2017/926, art. 2(3))

[^key-2bb0c2cc47770ff6c71540747eb6b4b5]: S. 106 applied (7.8.2012) by The Ipswich Barrier Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1867), arts. 1, 13(2) (with arts. 46-48, Sch. 8 para. 18)

[^key-2bb7aee3c0ba824eab6d857f76b943d4]: S. 161 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. 12(3) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-2bbbb668e09def195b24cbd9534cbf2d]: Word in s. 37D(1) inserted (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 27(4), 94(2)(g)

[^key-2be24aed8586a4382968417a920c36ba]: Words in s. 195(1) repealed (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 34(2), 94(2)(i)

[^key-2c1c0cb69381ddec913bf8219e80a831]: S. 106 applied (26.8.2015) by The Dogger Bank Teesside A and B Offshore Wind Farm Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1592), arts. 1, 18(2) (with arts. 40, 41)

[^key-2c2b4b7b60ae3b71c92b5eadd0042cd8]: S. 105(6) repealed (1.10.2017 for specified purposes) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 92(c); S.I. 2017/462, art. 4(d)(ii) (as substituted by S.I. 2017/926, art. 2(2))

[^key-2c2fd82dc2888ad6fdfac611c40bbcb8]: Words in s. 31(4A) 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(7) (with art. 3)

[^key-2c42663e7c1dbf666991601c18d0cd90]: S. 38A(2A) inserted (1.11.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 29(4), 94(3); S.I. 2016/1007, art. 2(d)

[^key-2c61222f280edcb1cd397db108ee7c9d]: S. 213(1A) modified (1.11.2022 for E.) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 175(9), 186(6); S.I. 2022/1003, reg. 3(a)

[^key-2c84914852bb8fff2f526462f25217b7]: S. 106 applied (31.12.2020) by The Network Rail (Cambridgeshire Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1485), arts. 1, 17(2)

[^key-2cb3fc7538f9e9dbea666b33421499a8]: S. 17E(2)(aa) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 14(3)(b); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(h) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-2cdae01abe7f8ea2ce48102ac2f6f4ad]: Words in s. 39A(2A) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 51(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-2d4e1b053af43c2a8c8d2aa4e8419f06]: S. 38ZA inserted (1.11.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 29(1), 94(3); S.I. 2016/1007, art. 2(d)

[^key-2d5d5439662c57a535075e0157379bba]: Word in s. 27H(1)(b) repealed (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 43(2)(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-2d70bfc56216b10eef6f9dbd4945f3d2]: Words in s. 93B(6) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 81(4); 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-2d99fe0ffe35b7977fcd1223bb267a56]: Words in s. 17R(4) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 25(5)(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-2daaa0bc5c52818429bc81c22dc3457b]: Words in s. 150A(6) 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-2dbebcfbf982057f15b935f57f17b177]: S. 17G(2A) inserted (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 16(4); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-2dce12968e5598afd6ad4eb9e632b31b]: S. 17F(7)(g) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 15(4)(b); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(i) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-2dd20697c174257949393d40bc7a3b0b]: Words in s. 93B(5) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 81(4); 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-2dd7f9480971731b118db0b624ef6a5f]: Words in s. 2(5A)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 3(7)(b); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(c)(ii) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-2de54073e19d67a531c9b099a8a72678]: S. 106 applied (9.5.2024) by The Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Extensions Offshore Wind Farm Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/564), arts. 1, 14(2) (with arts. 35, 36, Sch. 14)

[^key-2e0da9b638a8e0333d8dd2ce88858189]: S. 203(8)(9) inserted (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 36(5), 94(2)(j)

[^key-2e110fde3218fa6124fe73754e721860]: Words in s. 154A(6)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 103(3)(b); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(r) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-2e3a7b230f1112860dbf04759cd5ff72]: S. 17HA inserted (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 18; S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-2e975a7c0668d2c2591e1cb797e8382c]: S. 48 repealed (1.4.2018 for specified purposes) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 57; S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(e)(ii) (with art. 14) (as amended by S.I. 2017/926, art. 2(3))

[^key-2ead945a44666dbf9528c5bcd2836983]: Word in s. 22(3) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 30(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)

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