Is the Water Industry Act 1991 up to date?

Is the Water Industry Act 1991 up to date?

Water Industry Act 1991 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 31 October 2021. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Revised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date.

What is the Sewerage Act?

Reproduced by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. An Act to consolidate enactments relating to the supply of water and the provision of sewerage services, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission.

What are the civil and criminal sanctions for water pollution?

The standard criminal and offence specific responses are: The civil sanctions we can impose are: The civil sanction which can be offered is: 3. Water Industry Act 1991 (WIA) Causing or allowing any underground water to run to waste from any well, borehole or other work.

What is the Water Services Regulation Authority (1A)?

[1A Water Services Regulation Authority (1) There shall be a body corporate to be known as the Water Services Regulation Authority (in this Act referred to as “the Authority”) for the purpose of carrying out the functions conferred on or transferred to it by this Act or under or by virtue of any other enactment.

What is part 2 and Part 3 of the Water Act?

Part II relates to the water industry in Scotland and Part III contains supplemental provisions. The Act sets out the regulatory requirements, competition and consumer representation frameworks for the water industry in England and Wales . The duties and powers of statutory undertakers .

When were water supply and Wastewater Services privatised in the UK?

In England and Wales, water supply and wastewater services were privatised in 1989. The Water Industry Act 1991 is ‘…an Act to consolidate enactments relating to the supply of water and the provision of sewerage services, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission’.

What is 93a and 93b of the Water Act?

93A. Duty to promote the efficient use of water. 93B. Power of Director to impose requirements on water undertakers. 93C. Publicity of requirements imposed under section 93B.