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-ccde6bd6808a62f2e0324abd04daccd0]: Words in s. 146(5) inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 98(4); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(bb)(xiv)

[^key-ccdfea4ab3d245f7063bedc61b819918]: Words in s. 174(3A)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 108(5)(d); 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-cd50164512671ec0e860f483512e0d8c]: S. 94 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(2) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-ce1c8c704f83052bbc33eebbb2b9be63]: S. 87(12) inserted (1.11.2022 for E.) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 175(2)(h), 186(6); S.I. 2022/1003, reg. 3(a)

[^key-ce283d640a17f43ffff84815f96e51d6]: S. 106 applied (24.7.2014) by The Daventry International Rail Freight Interchange Alteration Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1796), arts. 1, 17(2) (with arts. 17(7), 24(2), Sch. 6 para. 3)

[^key-ce87ec71705a8bebd9e5f338699249a4]: Word in s. 17N(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 63(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-ceb890be3684e0ff158822581ea37e34]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 8(2) inserted (1.4.2015) by The Care Act 2014 and Children and Families Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/914), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 53 (with arts. 1(3), 3)

[^key-ceb8aead803dbdeeb5fcdabcd191cdac]: Words in ss. 17Q(2)-(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 66(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-ceb902a7be06e5d4dfd8dd81d441f9ae]: Words in s. 61(5)(b) inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 60(8)(a)(i); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(vii)

[^key-cee973441d5d527359d062c7df95e196]: Words in s. 221(7) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 260(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-cf23ccbd8f52f2fdd9885724c2b68f8f]: S. 98(2B) omitted (E.) (31.10.2021) by virtue of The Water and Sewerage Undertakers (Exit from Non-household Retail Market) (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1208), regs. 1(2), 2(6)

[^key-cf3f5b7340c649083c9c7e5b91ef83af]: Words in s. 5(4)(b) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 226(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-cf4eaa01f6975b13cd15e7d1ed28f1d8]: S. 17E(1) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 14(2); 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-cf67abd64c29527fe7539c7eef00d1ec]: Words in s. 31(8)(b) 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.)

[^key-cf903621de5e1513a80183aecb9d1634]: Pt. 7A inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 37(2), 94(3); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(g) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-cfc44c9a62ffc4ddc8a0b5710d45fa43]: Words in s. 17N(12)(a) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 22(5); 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-cfcbaded8a5aef11b8120ffdbd01ce44]: S. 22D 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-d00bdb6a7c5b255e6a0db2d16d269e2e]: S. 106 applied (5.11.2025) by The Tillbridge Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1105), arts. 1, 18(2) (with art. 49, Sch. 15)

[^key-d021f1557ec0ba48dcc49d8305d8b7ae]: Word in s. 17K(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 61(2)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-d0237aa9d055cfe7baac0ba0c59c7987]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 1(3A)(a) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 122(2)(a); 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-d03b91fea5866b57cbb152db05c9cd11]: Word in s. 17N(9) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 63(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-d04b9dc14e799c86e65e1dfbc5699153]: S. 67 applied (1.10.2010) by The Building Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2214), regs. 1, 2(5) (with reg. 9)

[^key-d05d311c825d14a7df8750fa4e5cf328]: Words in s. 97(5) inserted (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(1)(l), Sch. 22 para. 41(a)

[^key-d05ed4cbe95f88c135f3361fc7590872]: Word in s. 14 heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 54(8); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-d0ba59b5cfdb7a6024906b278ea954b7]: S. 68(6)(7) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 67(7); 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-d0d3b2d350ee5267b46f0167f1d3a1d1]: Word in s. 17K(9) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 61(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-d0e0b7e43c5d3319fd2f0fd986ce527e]: S. 158 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(1) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-d0e66a229eb0fe18b6fbf9907c817711]: Words in s. 91(2) substituted (1.11.2022 for E.) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 176(3)(c), 186(6); S.I. 2022/1003, reg. 3(b)

[^key-d1265ac45161a0e216e1162b30081c3e]: Words in s. 17E(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 14(3)(a); 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-d1468d995d14d3c8c36180a7880bdf03]: Words in s. 39A(2) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 51(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-d1549040fef5eea1d316e9859ea2a3df]: S. 91 substituted (26.3.2010 for E.) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 58(7), 105(3); S.I. 2010/975, art. 2(a)

[^key-d1aff5e4b0b7237dd10ee04b067bad48]: Words in s. 22E(1) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 33(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-d1bdcb59eed7ce0d4aec44eab57b70f8]: Sch. 7 repealed (26.3.2010 for E.) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 58(9), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 3; S.I. 2010/975, art. 2

[^key-d1cfdf2e489cf1155a6bc1b16f3db144]: S. 106 applied (2.8.2023) by The Rother Valley Railway (Bodiam to Robertsbridge Junction) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/815), arts. 1, 16(2) (with art. 42)

[^key-d212f4518554fe686a554de35a065618]: Words in s. 90(2) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 78(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-d24d074f8f1a6a2576f1d933ab735086]: Sch. 8 paras. 2-4 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-d2aeec0be9de92000c9a1ebcbe6cdc85]: Words in s. 68(3A) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 67(4)(a); 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-d2ba03cc783cebaa10cb40c8a9b97f2f]: Words in s. 78(3) substituted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 74(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(ix)

[^key-d380506910a9d4192d31a8fdcd8a8dd0]: S. 154A inserted (1.7.2012) by Water Industry (Financial Assistance) Act 2012 (c. 8), ss. 1, 3(2)

[^key-d3b715ac3b1d6986fb6bb4622bbff571]: Words in s. 2(5A)(a) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 3(7)(a); 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-d3dc7823362ef269c84c05405cb5b656]: S. 106 applied (3.8.2024) by The Gate Burton Energy Park Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/807), arts. 1, 15(2) (with art. 45, Sch. 14)

[^key-d3ee60482914604ddaf2f4b04d45dffe]: Words in s. 17P(10)-(11) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 65(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-d3f8eadad0665469cd1dea7369b6177a]: Words in s. 24(7)(b) 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(5); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(vi)

[^key-d3fdebed9ec5db05ddea9b8c61b3694d]: Words in s. 17H(7)(b) repealed (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 17(5)(c); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-d4015cc1084e56bc3978e5dbb6eececf]: Words in s. 169(4) substituted (13.7.2016) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 14 para. 22(3); S.I. 2016/733, reg. 3(h) (with reg. 6)

[^key-d4c8bfe3c5f1933f8b792746b9f286db]: Words in s. 93D(1) 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-d4db7bbd48217a4d50cbfbc963d9654e]: Words in s. 27H(3) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 43(3); 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-d4dca5641dc4922a43441ab2230f9189]: Words in s. 154A(8) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 103(5)(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-d4df3875483f69a45d0137a6429ecfdd]: Words in s. 89(1)(a) substituted (1.11.2022 for E.) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 175(5)(b)(ii), 186(6); S.I. 2022/1003, reg. 3(a)

[^key-d4f7b526c58888db67789b84c203676c]: Words in s. 29(8)(b) 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-d5096b88433f16ce16f8ec17edf58581]: Words in s. 99(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 19(2)(a), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(b) (with art. 14)

[^key-d568cb7f5012bf0044a3fe7683d791e4]: Words in s. 12(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 53(2)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-d587755fc31b53acb3c18ac7bfa4afc7]: Words in s. 206(3)(b) omitted (31.3.2017) by virtue of The Water Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/506), arts. 1(1), 6(6)(b)(i)

[^key-d5e1161e643cd31e0d9ba511932768bb]: Pt. 4 Ch. 3 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-d5e4470b4b31619ce7eb5bc26b7a9254]: Word in s. 16B(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 59(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-d5e8e4cea2b60431d06ad10a95542d99]: Ss. 110A-110J substituted for s. 110A (1.11.2016 for the substitution of ss. 110A, 110B, 110J, 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. 9(1), 94(3) (with s. 9(2)(3)); S.I. 2016/1007, art. 2(c)(i); S.I. 2017/1288, art. 3(b); S.I. 2018/397, art. 2(b)

[^key-d6126b2e294ecc652210909db033288d]: Words in s. 69(1) 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-d72c2e6005dde397c733e9ab47b46f80]: S. 132(2)(ai)(bi) inserted (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)(ii) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-d73d32580ee7418f6f65b50c4546197f]: Pt. 4 Ch. 2A inserted (1.9.2015 for the insertion of s. 117G (except s. 117G(2)(e)(7)), 1.9.2015 for the insertion of s. 117K (except s. 117K(2)(e)(8)), 1.4.2016 for the insertion of ss. 117G(2)(e), 117P(4), 117R, 117S, 1.9.2016 for the insertion of ss. 117I for specified purposes, 117J, 117K(2)(e)(8), 117L, 30.3.2017 for the insertion of s. 117G so far as not already in force and ss. 117F, 117H) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 4; S.I. 2015/773, art. 3(d) (with art. 5); S.I. 2015/1469, art. 3(e); S.I. 2016/465, arts. 2(k), 3(f) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16); S.I. 2017/462, art. 2(d)

[^key-d826ff8f6de2a8f363c09a1326bb4226]: Words in s. 108(1) inserted (1.4.2019 for W.) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 11(5), 94(3); S.I. 2017/1288, art. 3(d)

[^key-d8636d962bc8c29d7f92844ca09fc6b7]: Word in s. 14B(1) 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. 75(2) (with art. 3, Sch. 2 para. 2)

[^key-d8974fc376832249f9e8d46eeb9fa785]: S. 31(8A) omitted (1.1.2025) by virtue of Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 23(7); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-d8e9a85f6a02a71c98fdba62cc5e0a6c]: Words in s. 195A(3) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 112(3); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(w) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-d929239b2d102972e5421955970956f7]: S. 106 applied (9.6.2015) by The White Moss Landfill Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1317), arts. 1, 9(2) (with art. 5)

[^key-d94c482a000a6e288bc9aeb925e735b8]: S. 17B(9) repealed (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 10(4); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(f) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-d97ac6433827c368e48a661aae322676]: S. 106 applied (3.8.2023) by The Hornsea Four Offshore Wind Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/800), arts. 1, 15(2) (with arts. 15(7), 42, 43, Sch. 9 Pt. 1 para. 4, Sch. 9 Pt. 3 para. 6(1), Sch. 9 Pt. 4 para. 20, Sch. 9 Pt. 9 para. 4)

[^key-d9b767d1f3a52187584cfdc60820db11]: Words in s. 61(3)(b) inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 60(6)(c); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(vii)

[^key-d9d690eca7271320e7a3734dcb4ead1d]: Ss. 94A-94E inserted (1.9.2024 for E., 1.3.2025 for W.) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 79, 147(3)(4) (with s. 144); S.I. 2024/639, reg. 3; S.I. 2025/175, reg. 3

[^key-da99ceff837661dbbea8f515c1dffbb2]: Words in s. 87(6) inserted (1.11.2022 for E.) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 175(2)(c), 186(6); S.I. 2022/1003, reg. 3(a)

[^key-dac64e3a9d780452c58d60f2eba7588c]: Words in s. 123(3)(b) 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(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-db241ba4c42c8b6e447c5ac3a78cba82]: Word in Pt. 3 Ch. 1 heading inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 46; 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-db44e36e103d0fec93ff679d65e72843]: Words in s. 154A(7)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 103(4)(c); 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-db5d24145b9ce407fee0bed0a119dd20]: Words in s. 185(5) substituted (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 20, 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(c) (with art. 14)

[^key-db6a5be95833767248ed1b6338a69734]: Sch. 16 inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 6; S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(l) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-dbb713e713a7018e530528223915f310]: S. 106 applied (9.1.2014) by The National Grid (King’s Lynn B Power Station Connection) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/3200), arts. 1, 14(2) (with art. 14(7))

[^key-dbc315b6fe7dc96d59eee401ef9466e9]: Words in s. 93C(1) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 82(2)(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-dbf26a796ebe9ba90b7fe89cd9cd12d5]: Words in s. 14B(4) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 12(3)(a); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-dc4d31ccea3b385e7a2ff2fa30940f7d]: S. 18 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. 6(1) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-dccf95bbf5134ff4787c72ff6391bd60]: Words in s. 138(1B)(a) substituted (1.1.2017) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154), reg. 1(1), Sch. 29 para. 8(3) (with regs. 1(3), 77-79, Sch. 4)

[^key-dd12fc6f15491e62f856872a0efa33ab]: Words in s. 12(3B) substituted (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(2)(s), Sch. 7 para. 8(a)

[^key-dd423d2c304dfb35205f899cef684b17]: Ss. 63AC-63AF substituted for s. 63AC (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 31, 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(f)

[^key-dd7786866763239de5ef861f879f6347]: Words in s. 17I(2)(b)(ii) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 19(4)(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-dd93e19365076605e3184b308a6c75f5]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 1(3A)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 122(2)(b); 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-dda3d21ded7c048b3814c3a381a66aea]: S. 106 applied (19.1.2021) by The Network Rail (Suffolk Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1663), arts. 1, 17(2)

[^key-ddb7ec790167af2ac22cc00449734d59]: Words in s. 93A(1) 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-ddddfe365b8a07be7ca82ec9e6ddc251]: Words in s. 208(2) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 117(3)(a); 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-ddde85b5abbac3a01e3839f2ebdbf9b5]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 8(b) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(r), Sch. 23 para. 28(4)(e)(vii)

[^key-de105d4bd9069654b514dfec2d024b82]: Word in s. 31(2A) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 23(2); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-de6c3bd650989755f4d09477deaacb51]: S. 211(ba) inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 118; S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(xxi)

[^key-de8c312b80d16c59decd41660e95dd2e]: S. 106 applied (26.9.2012) by The Network Rail (Ipswich Chord) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2284), arts. 1, 13(2) (with art. 26(2))

[^key-deb19a99a1ec0eea3b1088d0044707eb]: S. 106 applied (12.10.2025) by The Gatwick Airport (Northern Runway Project) Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1054), arts. 1, 22(2) (with arts. 5, 9(6), 43, Sch. 9)

[^key-deb40b894fb02e53807047c1ea42736f]: S. 106 applied (28.10.2016) by The Brechfa Forest Wind Farm Connection Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/987), arts. 1, 15(2) (with arts. 15(7), 37)

[^key-df1b7bff5d432793896569bf0c9d7503]: S. 10(3A) inserted (1.11.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 7(3); S.I. 2016/1007, art. 2(h)(iii) (with transitional provisions (22.3.2017) in S.I. 2017/462, art. 14)

[^key-df3181c051376ef1db4a5db2c91d6183]: Words in s. 93D(1) 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-df493b2d4fe49db908b5760ed026a6f6]: S. 106 applied (23.6.2015) by The Norfolk County Council (Norwich Northern Distributor Road (A1067 to A47(T))) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1347), arts. 1, 17(2)

[^key-df511b23665e79cf892837a8b384f37a]: Words in s. 17D(7) repealed (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 12(7)(c); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(iv) (with art. 11)

[^key-df58281a892214241acf72087d3e8750]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 8(2)(d)(i) omitted (2.4.2018) by virtue of The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/195), regs. 2(1), 16(2)(c)

[^key-df60dd09d831c456d59d3522b64f0f30]: S. 101B(3A) inserted (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 19(3)(b), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(b) (with art. 14)

[^key-e00396896bb4e4c6583f9c97fb5db030]: Words in s. 17M(4) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 14(3)(a); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-e029c6553408870ce41abda14e68c25e]: Words in s. 93A(1) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 80(1)(b); 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-e0bff0a47b25dd606dd067cb8857faec]: Words in s. 174(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 108(3); 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-e133afb0b2a7944daa676512ac258849]: Pt. 4 Ch. 3 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-e147f7f412b77893dd0783045037cb1d]: Words in s. 17F(4) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 25(4), 94(3); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(f) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-e1495c1bf735b37f4e715fea6aa960f7]: S. 106 applied (11.1.2023) by The Network Rail (Cambridge South Infrastructure Enhancements) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1406), arts. 1, 16(2) (with arts. 16(7), 34(2), Sch. 12 paras. 5, 47, 79)

[^key-e1628eec50c7e87b93eb525af8cdbf1d]: Word in s. 22A(1)(a)(ii) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 31(2)(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-e19a077184be52df6b3041b1e88c3e74]: Words in s. 66G(10) substituted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(b); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(i)(v)

[^key-e1ede1803147e3044d1d5534a22eaaa3]: S. 106 applied (29.10.2020) by The Southampton to London Pipeline Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1099), arts. 1, 18(2) (with art. 32, Sch. 9 para. 36)

[^key-e206c075836c908de07e1fd5f8d8ddd0]: Words in s. 17K(1)(a)(i) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 21(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-e2252e8dee0018733a97585b39d05db3]: Words in s. 18(2) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 26(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-e23d85b722f4246bac7b0f46fa2c1ca7]: S. 118 excluded (3.8.2024) by The Gate Burton Energy Park Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/807), arts. 1, 6(1) (with art. 45, Sch. 14)

[^key-e256e6573083d25cac8916860233f8a0]: S. 27C(1)(f) and word inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 41(2)(c); 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-e27f6c81bf013ecf5eeaa5d11921b7b1]: S. 206(3)(ca) inserted (1.4.2011) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), s. 49(3), Sch. 2 para. 50 (with s. 49(1)(6)); S.I. 2011/694, art. 3(h)

[^key-e2869977f1e5a51c6758bc7675a402cc]: S. 17B title substituted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 10(2); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(iii)

[^key-e324448910db971eea651a4cda7bbfd6]: S. 80: functions etc. assigned to the Port Health Authority (7.11.2024) by The London Port Health Authority Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1161), arts. 1(1), 4(2), Sch. (with arts. 4(3), 5(2))

[^key-e32580f015f71948f915a1ecee4880b3]: Words in s. 16A(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 58(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-e349d3cac52d362ff0d449937926198c]: Words in s. 131 substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 243(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-e36be5615d615052a12d419b1d120684]: Words in Sch. 13 para. 1(5A) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 137(a); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-e38155dfb8d6d0494639d4e6762f09b8]: S. 107(7) inserted (1.10.2017 for specified purposes) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 95; S.I. 2017/462, art. 4(d)(iii) (as substituted by S.I. 2017/926, art. 2(2))

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