Water Industry Act 1991

[^c19906021]: Ss. 90, 90A substituted for s. 90 (18.2.2005 (E.) for specified purposes and 25.2.2009 (E.) insofar as not already in force) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 58(6), 105(3); S.I. 2005/344, art. 2; S.I. 2009/359, art. 2(c) (subject to art. 3, Sch.)

[^c19906101]: Ss. 87-87C substituted for s. 87 (1.8.2008 for E. for certain purposes as regards s. 87 and 25.2.2009 for E. for all other purposes) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 58(2)(11)-(14), 105(3); S.I. 2008/1922, art. 2(a); S.I. 2009/359, art. 2, (with saving in art. 3, Sch. 3)

[^c19906121]: Ss. 87-87C substituted for s. 87 (1.8.2008 for E. for certain purposes as regards s. 87 and 25.2.2009 for E. for all other purposes) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 58(2)(11)-(14), 105(3); S.I. 2008/1922, art. 2(a); S.I. 2009/359, art. 2, (with saving in art. 3, Sch. 3)

[^c19906141]: Ss. 87-87C substituted for s. 87 (1.8.2008 for E. for certain purposes as regards s. 87 and 25.2.2009 for E. for all other purposes) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 58(2)(11)-(14), 105(3); S.I. 2008/1922, art. 2(a); S.I. 2009/359, art. 2, (with saving in art. 3, Sch. 3)

[^c19906201]: S. 88A inserted (25.2.2009 for E.) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 58(4), 105(3); S.I. 2009/359, art. 2(b) (with saving in art. 3, Sch.)

[^c19906251]: S. 89 substituted (18.2.2005 for E. for specified purposes, 1.8.2008 for E. for further specified purposes and 25.2.2009 for E. insofar as not already in force) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 58(5), 105(3); S.I. 2005/344, art. 2; S.I. 2008/1922, art. 2(b)(c); S.I. 2009/359, arts. 2(c) (with saving in art. 3, Sch.)

[^c19906441]: Ss. 27A, 27B and preceding cross-heading inserted (1.8.2005 for specified provisions and purposes and 1.10.2005 for further specified provisions and purposes and 1.4.2006 otherwise) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 35(1), 105(3); S.I. 2005/968, art. 3(a); S.I. 2005/2714, arts. 2(a), 4(b) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^c19907371]: S. 66I(1) restricted (1.12.2005) by The Water Supply (Exceptions from Supply System Prohibitions) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3075), reg. 3

[^c19907411]: S. 66J(1) restricted (1.12.2005) by The Water Supply (Exceptions from Supply System Prohibitions) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3075), reg. 4

[^c19910051]: Ss. 27C-27G and preceding cross-heading inserted (1.10.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 43(1), 105(3); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 2(c) (with Sch. 2 para. 8)

[^c19910101]: The insertion of the new cross-heading "General functions of the Council" in Pt. II Chapter III gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under that new heading.

[^c19910111]: The insertion of the new cross-heading "General functions of the Council" in Pt. II Chapter III gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under that new heading.

[^c19910121]: The insertion of the new cross-heading "General functions of the Council" in Pt. II Chapter III gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under that new heading.

[^c19910201]: Ss. 27H-27K inserted (1.10.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 44, 105(3); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 2(d) (with Sch. 2 para. 8)

[^c19910971]: S. 28 repealed (1.10.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 35(4), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 2; S. I. 2005/2714, art. 2(a)(m)

[^c19911021]: S. 29 substituted (1.10.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 46(1), 105(3); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 2(f) (with Sch. paras. 3, 8)

[^c19911171]: S. 29A inserted (1.10.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 47, 105(3); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 2(g) (with Sch. 2 para. 8)

[^c19911231]: S. 30 repealed (1.10.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 46(2), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 2; S.I. 2005/2714, art. 2(f)(m) (with Sch. paras. 3, 8)

[^c19917871]: Ss. 30ZA, 30ZB and preceding cross-heading inserted (1.10.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 43(2), 105(3); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 2(c) (with Sch. 2 para. 8)

[^c19917961]: S. 30A inserted (1.9.1992) by Competition and Service (Utilities) Act 1992 (c. 43), s.34; S.I. 1992/1, art. 4, Sch. Pt. 2

[^c19917971]: The insertion of the new cross-heading "Further functions of Authority" in Pt. II Chapter III gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under that new heading.

[^c20078681]: Act: transfer of functions (W.) (except ss. 1, 14, 15, 17, 24(2)(d), 27(3), 32-35, 152(2), 193(3), 206(3)(e), Schs. 1, 4 and subject to entry in Sch. 1 of the amending S.I.) (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1 (as amended by 2003 c. 37, s. 100(2)(4)(6)(7); S.I. 2004/2528, art. 2(s); S.I. 2006/3334, Sch.)

[^c20148851]: Words in s. 5(4)(b) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 130; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c20149181]: Ss. 87-87C substituted for s. 87 (1.8.2008 for E. for certain purposes as regards s. 87 and 25.2.2009 for E. for all other purposes) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 58(2)(11)-(14), 105(3); S.I. 2008/1922, art. 2(a); S.I. 2009/359, art. 2, (with saving in art. 3, Sch. 3)

[^c20149321]: S. 35A and preceding cross-heading inserted (1.10.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 50, 105(3); S.I. 2004/2528, art. 2(g)

[^c20593261]: Words in s. 41(2)(d)(i) substituted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 56, 325, Sch. 8 para. 56; S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w) (with savings and transitional provisions in arts. 6-13)

[^c20593361]: S. 97(5): paras. (b)(ba) in definition of "relevant area" substituted (1.12.2008) for para. (b) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 56, 325, Sch. 8 para. 57(a); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w) (with savings and transitional provisions in arts. 6-13)

[^c20593411]: S. 97(5): words in definition of "relevant authority" substituted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 56, 325, Sch. 8 para. 57(2); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w) (with savings and transitional provisions in arts. 6-13)

[^c20593471]: Words in s. 98(2)(d)(i) substituted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 56, 325, Sch. 8 para. 58(a); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w) (with savings and transitional provisions in arts. 6-13)

[^c20593511]: Words in s. 98(2A)(d)(i) substituted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 56, 325, Sch. 8 para. 58(b); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w) (with savings and transitional provisions in arts. 6-13)

[^c20593731]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 11(3)(a) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 5(1)(2), {Sch. 1 para. 221} (with Sch. 5)

[^c20593821]: Words in Sch. 11 para. 8(6) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 5(1)(2), {Sch. 1 para. 223(a)} (with Sch. 5)

[^c20593841]: Word in Sch. 11 para. 8(6) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 5(1)(2), {Sch. 1 para. 223(b)} (with Sch. 5)

[^c20593881]: Words in Sch. 12 para. 3(1) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 5(1)(2), {Sch. 1 para. 224(a)} (with Sch. 5)

[^c20593901]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 3(1) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 5(1)(2), {Sch. 1 para. 224(b)} (with Sch. 5)

[^c20593921]: Words in Sch. 12 para. 2(4) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 5(1)(2), {Sch. 1 para. 225} (with Sch. 5)

[^c20594021]: Words in s. 206(3)(g) omitted (1.4.2008) by virtue of The Legislative Reform (Health and Safety Executive) Order (S.I. 2008/960), art. 22, {Sch. 3} (with Sch. 2)

[^c20594641]: S. 219(1): definition of "new towns residuary body" inserted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 56, 325, Sch. 8 para. 59; S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w) (with savings and transitional provisions in arts. 6-13)

[^c20594661]: S. 106(8) excluded (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), s. 40, Sch. 14 para. 16

[^c20594831]: Words in Sch. 15 Pt. 2 repealed (26.5.2008) by The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations (S.I. 2008/1277), reg. 30(1)(3), Sch. 2 para. 49(a), Sch. 4 Pt. 1 (with reg. 28(2)(3))

[^c20594851]: Words in Sch. 15 Pt. 2 inserted (26.5.2008) by The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations (S.I. 2008/1277), reg. 30(1), Sch. 2 para. 49(b) (with reg. 28(2)(3))

[^c20595171]: Word in s. 155(6) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order (S.I 2009/1941), art. 2(1), {Sch. 1 para. 126(2)} (with art. 10)

[^c20595191]: S. 219(1): definition of "limited company" substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order (S.I 2009/1941), art. 2(1), {Sch. 1 para. 126(3)} (with art. 10)

[^c20595211]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 4(b) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order (S.I 2009/1941), art. 2(1), {Sch. 1 para. 126(4)} (with art. 10)

[^c20595231]: S. 67 applied by S.I. 2000/2531, reg. 2(2)(c) (as inserted (1.10.2009) by The Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/1219), reg. 2(2)(b))

[^c20596751]: Words in s. 137(2) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 59, 148(1), Sch. 11 para. 1(2); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

[^c20596861]: Table of Derivations: for the words "Supreme Court Act 1981" wherever they occur there is substituted (1.10.2009) the words "Senior Courts Act 1981" by virtue of Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 59, 148(1), Sch. 11 para. 1(2); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2

[^key-000e235dea7341dc1a8b10a294dc4b8a]: Words in s. 17H(10) repealed (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 17(8)(a); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-003274fab7f50feee62938308604fb99]: Words in s. 93B(6) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 81(6); 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-00ddfab79ad615bc0068e44ea4d6efcd]: Words in s. 17R(5) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 25(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-0132d2017bf3f5ba53ca9d228b6f2419]: Words in s. 17K(5)(b)(iv) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 21(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-01c519dbe9c9b3ca57c946698658f8a2]: Words in s. 174(1A)(a)(i) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 108(2)(b)(i); 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-01f553bb37d95055a30cdb4a0f14b12c]: Words in s. 93D(3) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 83(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-021e97e2aee1ed06f35c7f9479d5d974]: Word in s. 27C(1) repealed (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 41(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-0232f6a4fa1951dad7d3a9b2db4cd7ec]: S. 101A(12)(13) inserted (1.11.2015) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 41(7), 94(3); S.I. 2015/1786, art. 2 (with art. 3)

[^key-02643311a5e820eb274446676e9682b8]: Words in s. 17G(3) substituted (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 16(5); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-026f8a3cb98c692fc308c93756480620]: S. 106 applied (30.6.2022) by The Network Rail (Essex and Others Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/651), arts. 1, 16(2) (with art. 16(7))

[^key-0325f95500c3e1248035e6221b17c5f4]: Words in s. 95B(2) inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 85(b); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(x)

[^key-03404d6445723cd7b89bce215ab879aa]: S. 106 applied (22.10.2025) by The A46 Newark Bypass Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1090), arts. 1, 23(2) (with arts. 4, 9, 23(8), 51, Sch. 9)

[^key-03a245b292385b642c131c9b5b02bf21]: Words in s. 101A(9) 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-03c134acb230c893e673d46ae5d7d95c]: S. 106 applied (13.11.2012) by The Chiltern Railways (Bicester to Oxford Improvements) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2679), arts. 1, 19(2) (with art. 42(2))

[^key-03fc95017117075a30b36a63bd3b9dfa]: Words in s. 17D(3) substituted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 12(4)(b); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(iv) (with art. 11)

[^key-0443add37212534c9800353e0d2aa4e1]: S. 87B(2)(b) omitted (1.4.2013 for E.) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 35(10)(b), 306(2)(3); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-048bf3496039914b2ee0609f93c60284]: S. 76(8) inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 73(b); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(viii)

[^key-049e0f793fbc091aad7226f5a909633f]: S. 106B inserted (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.10.2012 for specified purposes) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), ss. 42(1), 49(3) (with s. 49(1)(6)); S.I. 2010/2169, art. 4; S.I. 2012/2048, art. 2 (with art. 3)

[^key-04a41ba0299601d0f385d41fa60510d0]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 12(2) substituted (1.4.2011) by Children and Families (Wales) Measure 2010 (nawm 1), s. 75(3), Sch. 1 para. 9; S.I. 2010/2582, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2, Sch. 3)

[^key-04a8234c5a852ea6c12cae8bb49751c4]: Words in s. 4(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. 225(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-04aa95ab54e742476485fccf9e2f80f8]: S. 150(1A) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 101; 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-04ba4b9108b0f9200a5507d50e46e816]: Words in Sch. 15 Pt. 1 omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of 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. 94(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-04cc81d540565b151179896bae0af655]: S. 106 applied (7.9.2016) by The Hornsea Two Offshore Wind Farm Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/844), arts. 1(2), 15(2) (with arts. 37, 38)

[^key-04f7623532cb3ce36bbe7e5f17c806f8]: Word in s. 203(2) substituted (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 36(3), 94(2)(j)

[^key-051a32f5abcd1f722051a807cfa9cf6b]: S. 17D(6) repealed (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 12(6); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(iv) (with art. 11)

[^key-052bd2469e6c167765ace7a1bb21e5e7]: S. 106 applied (2.6.2022) by The M25 Junction 10/A3 Wisley Interchange Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/549), arts. 1, 19(2) (with arts. 6, 19(6), 34)

[^key-05bf22969791cb173077e8e6221ab148]: Word in s. 131(3)(a) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 30(2)(d)

[^key-05da3f71d726893f7a6656a5ed97bed1]: Words in s. 2(7) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Floods and Water (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/558), regs. 1(1), 3(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-06352a329998406624ca6142707efc31]: Words in s. 22A(11) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 31(8); 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-077990fbdc8cffff5633b70eb52670d6]: S. 66A(3A) inserted (E.) (31.10.2021) by The Water and Sewerage Undertakers (Exit from Non-household Retail Market) (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1208), regs. 1(2), 2(5)

[^key-07c47f205629fab2c13765afb51fe58c]: Words in s. 14A(2)(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 55; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-081760f058bc5eb30496f0b696853816]: S. 14B(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. 75(3) (with art. 3, Sch. 2 para. 2)

[^key-08556cf9c6dee64cc3282c2584d82fdf]: S. 206(11) inserted (1.3.2017) by The Bank of England and Financial Services (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/80), reg. 1, Sch. para. 5

[^key-089a23c50631af4284dc741f8599b229]: Word in s. 159(2)(b) inserted (E.) (31.10.2021) by The Water and Sewerage Undertakers (Exit from Non-household Retail Market) (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1208), regs. 1(2), 2(9)(b)

[^key-08a8665397101b4f24aab2f2a061cc29]: Words in s. 174(3A)(a)(ii) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 108(5)(c)(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-0907633f2fff821e46bc1013c845a97e]: Words in s. 17G(7) substituted (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 16(8); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-09360c9eeead06cf0f8a13426a4b973c]: S. 45(6) substituted (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 18(3)(b), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(a) (with art. 14)

[^key-0963c882305ce204452ac47bbd015344]: S. 106 applied (22.12.2021) by The Morlais Demonstration Zone Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1478), arts. 1, 12(2) (with arts. 15, 50, Sch. 11 para. 29)

[^key-096ba83e8b0abad1092388929160cdb7]: S. 17J(1A) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 20(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-09798ee1c8eb2cc7b6031cf309606a4e]: S. 113(6) 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-09868c170a123ebd775480944b51b8ca]: Word in s. 27(4)(d) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 39(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-098c277f8278d86e29e0ddca1d9b1733]: Word in s. 132(2)(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. 244(3)(c) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-09a86100ab36171afde700f9b1db6bc4]: Sch. 4ZA para. 2A 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. 93(3) (with art. 3)

[^key-09afc790a0548a6df7f2af7e3b290e96]: S. 106 applied (1.8.2022) by The Northumberland Line Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/820), arts. 1, 5(2) (with Sch. 10 paras. 21, 43)

[^key-0a4c4430f096c3a6593f8c51c35646a8]: S. 106 applied (2.8.2016) by The Meaford Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/779), arts. 1, 16(2)

[^key-0a5e3eed816809a251ab1815098d3ea5]: Words in s. 17G(1)(b) substituted (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 16(3)(d); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-0ab13f11fb1ec809dd60e96411d4a8cd]: Words in s. 206(3)(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. 255(2)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-0ad388764de2d552d3c881ecd00a11a7]: Words in s. 17I(2)(b)(i) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 19(4)(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-0b2828d103f9bc4c8e0d36664b7a6935]: S. 175(3)(c)(ii)(iii) substituted for s. 175(3)(c)(ii) (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 109(3)(b); 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-0b41d09de1014b9420d267c04f1d172d]: Words in Sch. 11 para. 6(1)(b) substituted (3.2.2017) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 17 para. 10; S.I. 2017/75, reg. 3(g)

[^key-0b4bcca4db5def08a357ffc5e57a0401]: Word in s. 15(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 56(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-0b5a4db8164a16ddabc089ec61d1fb33]: Words in s. 17J(12) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 20(12)(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-0bf70082c61f88c418dad2fec1d3533c]: S. 106 applied (11.3.2024) by The Net Zero Teesside Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/174), arts. 1, 17(2) (with arts. 42, 43, Sch. 12 paras. 5, 51, 91, 129, 136, 234, 345, 356)

[^key-0c0c3e59d2725fc56759b3a35384d242]: S. 200 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(4) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-0c4db14f2ff2ae0ea16be601f1c99e54]: Words in s. 208(3) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 117(4)(b); 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-0cfe6e02757c0e91ea743845d8edf406]: Words in s. 91(6) substituted (1.11.2022 for E.) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 176(3)(e)(ii), 186(6); S.I. 2022/1003, reg. 3(b)

[^key-0d2261acbc0c9afd03c8386ffeb3973b]: Words in s. 17D(10) substituted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 12(9); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(iv) (with art. 11)

[^key-0d5af16758af48cd175c1056cedadf57]: Words in s. 17K(6)(7) 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-0d614c0e260baf2ac483b0e037843d96]: Words in s. 93B(2) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 81(5); 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-0d79974c99bdb08062e9133a249beafa]: Words in s. 213(1) substituted (1.10.2010 for E.) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), ss. 35(2), 49(3) (with s. 49(1)(6)); S.I. 2010/2169, art. 4, Sch.

[^key-0d90a8486a178ab2df05cd00975c8e15]: Word in s. 202(1A) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 114(2); 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-0d954f9c20eeb64bdb4cd18525792948]: S. 106 applied (11.8.2022) by The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/853), arts. 1, 25(7) (with arts. 25(9), 62, 76, 87)

[^key-0d99133a0290d297a40b847617d2eb2f]: Words in s. 29(5)(a) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 45(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-0dc22c09e2a036e485fbc4eda2c68d0b]: Words in s. 131(2)(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. 243(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-0dd4d609ad3eeaccece3d0650b8528ad]: S. 106 applied (10.3.2023) by The A47 Wansford to Sutton Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/218), arts. 1, 21(2) (with arts. 4, 21(6), 50)

[^key-0e622c956ee9ed8050836b14ef390e56]: Word in s. 22A(1)(b)(i) omitted (31.3.2017) by virtue of The Water Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/506), arts. 1(1), 6(3)(a)

[^key-0e84bea892cbc8b6aff1644b1b3ec266]: Words in Sch. 15 Pt. 2 omitted (6.4.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 16(b); S.I. 2025/272, reg. 2(1)(14)

[^key-0eb1cd2261a486521960ee3b602934a7]: Sch. 4A para. 10A inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 13 para. 7; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-0eee019a66c47381e03603c26507d992]: Words in s. 132(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. 244(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-0f24931ae649409b50b23ad2a0079aff]: Words in s. 2A(9) substituted (31.3.2017) by The Water Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/506), arts. 1(1), 6(2)

[^key-0f41f6d7594dacc196fcc59790352357]: Pt. 2 Ch. 1A modified (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(2) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-0f72478df595bc8ede5bc2ed9d1266af]: Words in s. 2(6)(a) substituted (15.7.2015 for specified purposes, 1.9.2015 for specified purposes, 1.11.2015 for specified purposes, 18.12.2015 for specified purposes, 1.4.2016 for specified purposes, 1.9.2016 for specified purposes, 1.11.2016 for specified purposes, 1.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 3(8)(b); S.I. 2015/1469, arts. 2(f)(i), 3(f)(i), 4(c)(i); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 2(g)(i); S.I. 2016/465, arts. 2(m), 3(g)(i), Sch. 1 para. 1(c)(iii) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16); S.I. 2016/1007, art. 2(h)(bb)(ii); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(ii)

[^key-0f8781c532501088c287baa4dd187fba]: Words in s. 68(5) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 67(6); 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-0f8b114433cd58679cdfbbcf85779725]: Words in s. 39C substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 53(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-0fa65b2e8eaae5e8686ca0b6deafd1e6]: Words in s. 17D(3) inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 12(4)(a); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(iv) (with art. 11)

[^key-0fa932ee73d9af4de6c4360b4fcc1bf3]: Words in s. 68(3A)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 67(4)(b); 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-100fe4e5d0f90009777de14607271e34]: S. 144C inserted (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.1.2015 for W. in so far as not already in force) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), ss. 45(1), 49(3) (with s. 49(1)(6)); S.I. 2010/2169, art. 4; S.I. 2014/3155, art. 2

[^key-107fc3ba0b6dc1ecb446bc5f8e20abaa]: 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)(i); 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-10a66ef8c5c4846376c2505ba12512f8]: Words in s. 38B(2) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 50(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-1115138065820190d40a758c10bede10]: S. 106 applied (7.5.2014) by The National Grid (North London Reinforcement Project) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1052), arts. 1, 17(2)