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-5592c2312b8c0cdc60ae914008ebe211]: Words in s. 69(5)(aa) 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-55efca52b12e357e7e3cd4bc88b7baf7]: S. 106 applied (25.3.2022) by The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/299), arts. 1, 19(4) (with art. 55)

[^key-55f1e50e354d732cd167fe72eba3e339]: Sch. 3 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. 7(4) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-5674eb152b99a46b5ae3445405e7fa1d]: S. 118 excluded (27.9.2024) by The Cottam Solar Project Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/943), arts. 1, 6(1) (with art. 48, Sch. 15)

[^key-56b033d72180736dd34e4a83e2d18aa0]: S. 216(4A)-(4C) inserted (10.5.2022 for specified purposes) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 87, 147(3)(4) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/518, regs. 1(2), 2(f)

[^key-56b6450469db1e4e4233e24b4836fe5d]: Words in s. 37C(3) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 48(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-56f4a34be9301270c75b60e6bde6e299]: S. 107(4A)(b) substituted (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 19(4)(e), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(b) (with art. 14)

[^key-5708ed834230716edc4efbaa31b9865c]: S. 86 cross-heading substituted (24.2.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 12(2), 17(2)(h)

[^key-572397a751d6378fb6d748211c490407]: Word in s. 158(7)(b)(ii) omitted (14.7.2014) by virtue of Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 21(2)(a), 94(2)(d)

[^key-5726fca34af5f71bfc58e1c9f1529640]: Words in s. 27K(5) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 44(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-574ef8cbe10cb3001a4cbb01adbab0cb]: S. 25 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(5) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-575ef871a0e53977abf1d6a6c83e6235]: Sch. 2 para. 2A and cross-heading inserted (23.2.2024) by The Water Industry Act 1991 (Amendment) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/204), arts. 1(2), 5

[^key-57edd03dc6e2f8fca0bdaf49deaebb8a]: Words in s. 174(8A)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 108(7)(b); 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-581656bfb20553a8c815fae4bcc9097b]: Words in s. 27H(2) 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-583f96ba1c29c68199c1bcdfedeb309a]: Words in s. 138(1B)(b) substituted (6.4.2010) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/675), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 26 para. 7(b) (with reg. 1(2), Sch. 4)

[^key-58b5d128e6619f0cd990b76c27c360a4]: S. 106 applied (24.9.2014) by The Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Tideway Tunnel) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2384), arts. 1, 19(2)

[^key-5924628c390c87f6b1413af81c5cae17]: S. 106 applied (14.8.2025) by The Byers Gill Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/934), arts. 1, 18(2) (with art. 43, Sch. 11)

[^key-595128cc50184ffcb22f1d04dfd742dc]: S. 106 applied (30.4.2026) by The Springwell Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/419), arts. 1, 18(2) (with art. 48)

[^key-59518b5dee9a6a9e057f7c0499a4e588]: Words in s. 27H(1)(c) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 43(2)(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-5983b65d4fa08723f187f1484107c03d]: Words in s. 23(1) substituted (1.4.2017 except as it relates to qualifying sewerage licensees) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 35(2); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(bb)(v)

[^key-59b081cb3ae1d035ed1ff0e8f94226d9]: Words in s. 127(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. 241(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-59b0ed7d346e727ef5a4dbb2dd9c8ba8]: S. 107(1A) inserted (1.10.2017 for E., 1.4.2019 for W.) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 11(4), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 4(b); S.I. 2017/1288, art. 3(d)

[^key-59ca209bebf5670ff809737f65767db1]: S. 106 applied (18.12.2024) by The Network Rail (Leeds to Micklefield Enhancements) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1284), arts. 1, 19(2) (with Sch. 15)

[^key-59e25f0f73f7a4c90354089228e415ff]: Word in s. 201(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. 91 (with art. 3)

[^key-5a0eb0fa1b4bc45ddc42377daa2219c7]: S. 150B 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(5) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-5a14bf475b8190b0c487bbfdff05f389]: Words in s. 17J(13) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 20(13); 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-5a4435e9dd81d1525c8dfcfd6ec4e1d7]: Words in s. 17F(4) repealed (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 15(3)(b); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(v)

[^key-5aaa45e73296d860107129f285674d55]: Words in s. 213(1A) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 37(3), 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-5ad48121f9fd770a80707cfe22871328]: Sch. 2ZA inserted (24.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 86(6), 147(3), Sch. 13 (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(m)

[^key-5aedd98414c46399f6fddc2f72e8016d]: Words in s. 202(4)(c) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 114(4)(b); 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-5aee18d53905c7662b8f0208dbeff496]: Words in s. 17D(1) substituted (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 12(2)(a); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(ii) (with art. 4)

[^key-5af5788e4525973474cdc704feb2038b]: Words in s. 55(1A)(b) inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 59; S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(vii)

[^key-5b01cf55c8f7a4c163403650ffda4cd5]: Word in s. 206(3)(a) 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. 92(2) (with art. 3)

[^key-5b06e6467780986359c972220b286385]: S. 26(1)(b)(ba) substituted for s. 26(1)(b) (15.3.2024) by The Water Industry (Special Administration) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/205), regs. 2(2), 54(2) (with reg. 64)

[^key-5b189d46fc895cf3a97e5e7becb4145b]: S. 24(2)(bc) inserted (1.4.2017 except as it relates to qualifying sewerage licensees) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 36(4)(b); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(vi)

[^key-5b2bb2242e7b7e1702bf547369d3ea75]: S. 104(9) added (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.10.2012 for specified purposes) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), ss. 42(3), 49(3) (with s. 49(1)(6)); S.I. 2010/2169, art. 4; S.I. 2012/2048, art. 2 (with art. 3)

[^key-5b3cb60c942ba6f9ef3fc5501cb5b92a]: S. 195(3A) repealed (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 111(4); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(xviii)

[^key-5b65ed0bd487f3bf1abe69925f71b60e]: Word in s. 27E(7) 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. 82 (with art. 3)

[^key-5bbae3f6b6c23699c2fd46731019c25a]: S. 106 applied (9.2.2021) by The A1 Birtley to Coal House Development Consent Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/74), arts. 1, 20(2) (with arts. 5, 20(7), Sch. 27 para. 36)

[^key-5bc7440f50c9eb3fca0823ea3eafc1c3]: Words in s. 75(1A) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 72(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-5c379bc02e56f038c1db6c26b7d2e56e]: Words in s. 69(5)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 68(5); 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-5c4db0f01bc7fbd7ebb38fc065fc5743]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 2(1) omitted (E.W.) (1.4.2011) by virtue of Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), s. 49(3), Sch. 5 para. 1(2) (with s. 49(1)(6)); S.I. 2011/694, art. 3(j) (with art. 5(3))

[^key-5c916e9ef5eae05f9ec29d9e79688d1a]: Words in s. 107(4A) substituted (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 19(4)(d), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(b) (with art. 14)

[^key-5c97eb0fbcd8ab3800fb830a0ada70b8]: S. 22F 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-5c9a7445eec221bbae920c163ca8f98b]: Words in s. 5(4)(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. 226(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-5ca9f517d37c72ab14a42e647ae455b9]: S. 117A(2A) 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(7)

[^key-5cbc370cc4eef99b94e36fdcce43362d]: S. 106 applied (23.4.2025) by The Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/452), arts. 1, 19(2)

[^key-5cc69cc77956c46a23c5af447bb74d9e]: Words in s. 221(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 260(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-5cc96f4a992b96497079e9845f7654c6]: Ss. 35B-35D inserted (24.2.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 1(3), 17(2)(b)

[^key-5ceb24487a52e366262a1e88245c951e]: S. 102 excluded (28.6.2013) by The Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1582), regs. 1(1)(b), 5(2) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-5d07277118ed864aa408f1fc0ffcb362]: S. 104(6A) repealed (1.10.2017 for E., 1.4.2019 for W.) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 11(2)(b), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 4(b); S.I. 2017/1288, art. 3(d)

[^key-5d6432e98c5a8e3260edfb7c51e51c06]: Words in s. 17O(10) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 23(5)(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-5d678bd2d1ef85500b8b1d0b30dd2a72]: Ss. 17R(1)(a)-(c) substituted for s. 17R(1)(a)(b) (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 25(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-5d6fd9667d24dfe191e9159da1bc5ef8]: Word in s. 92(1)(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)(b)

[^key-5d9cff2f2600e1fd120ed1aa4403841c]: Pt. 2 Ch. 1A 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(1) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-5dce15bec80802c8faaa85284a569742]: S. 106 applied (2.2.2016) by The East Midlands Gateway Rail Freight Interchange and Highway Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/17), arts. 1, 22(2)

[^key-5de089b5f647b53ad7bae3aa788cced1]: S. 106 applied (28.4.2025) by The Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/468), arts. 1, 17(2) (with arts. 47, 48, Sch. 10)

[^key-5e08bca305751fc75fc6d913dc2d884c]: Sch. 3 para. 2(b) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(r), Sch. 23 para. 28(4)(e)(ii)

[^key-5e2dfbc73ad9fa149ea6eb3b39c9e08a]: Words in s. 27E(1) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 42; 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-5e3e169697230869119682eb218be3b7]: Words in s. 16B(6) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 13(2)(b); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-5e9e0f3aa74e8cc34bf64fe94793df76]: Ss. 76-76C substituted for s. 76 (1.9.2010 for specified purposes, 1.10.2010 in so far as not already in force) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), ss. 36, 49(3) (with s. 49(1)(6)); S.I. 2010/2169, arts. 3(3), 4, Sch. (with art. 5)

[^key-5edd0cf872884bc7c47e6651641eb820]: Words in s. 219(1) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 120(2)(e)(ii); 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-5f578159ab3b843a6c13ec7c9fdfc0a4]: Words in s. 14(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 54(3)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-5f68ae08d0491857d618ddaa16ce2a9b]: S. 195(3D) inserted (1.9.2016 for the insertion of s. 195(3D)(b)-(d)) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 34(3), 94(3); S.I. 2016/465, art. 3(c)(i) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-5f72c37d59c515ba069a2ac1ec984b44]: Words in s. 71 substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 236(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-5f8036583b07fa61607d016c4640c35e]: Words in s. 69(7)(a)(ii) 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-5f9874ec4fcf7399bd0592431ff83972]: Words in s. 17F(4) repealed (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 15(3)(a); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(v)

[^key-5fa696d1dc0306e604bdf4d735237e28]: S. 106 applied (1.1.2022) by The Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1414), arts. 1, 15(2) (with arts. 15(6), 41, 42, Sch. 17 para. 66)

[^key-5fc14cb6b045de14a6ab2ab8be9455dc]: Words in s. 63AA cross-heading substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 62; S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(l) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-5fe5f0787787a4493b341f7205bc4930]: Word in s. 47(3B) repealed (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 18(5)(b), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(a) (with art. 14)

[^key-6032503010db7b890e6776bb3946aebc]: Words in s. 92(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Floods and Water (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/558), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(b)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-6044e1317e27792d17da728d98dbec8c]: Word in s. 86(1) omitted (24.2.2025) by virtue of Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 12(3)(b)(i), 17(2)(h)

[^key-609b278fd9fac27dbe35f9667ae2fa1e]: S. 96ZA inserted (15.7.2015) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 30(7), 94(3); S.I. 2015/1469, art. 2(d)

[^key-60a9ba7b1f2264812d8c9a6dbd2d1ba6]: S. 23(4)(b) substituted (1.4.2017 so far as it substitutes s. 23(4)(b)(i), otherwise prosp.) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 35(7); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(dd)(v)

[^key-610c70f5ee44ec2a53f2b931fc1f96a1]: S. 195A 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(2) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-613f2101744452c8f17f36f7b0c1f62f]: Words in Sch. 13 para. 4 substituted (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 30(b); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)

[^key-614c865a54ffd882d6a40014cb4e949d]: Words in s. 22A(7) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 31(6)(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-615dfd264a6c7c6b15e2b8ab2c348df5]: Words in s. 185(4) substituted (31.3.2017) by The Water Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/506), arts. 1(1), 6(5)(a) (with art. 34)

[^key-617ed4514ae18e09bff99774e5e846f0]: Words in s. 92(1)(b) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Floods and Water (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/558), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(b)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-61acba96a81be3ef91ebdc8dcac5d1ce]: S. 17Q(6A) 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(3) (with art. 3, Sch. 2 para. 2)

[^key-61dc921c846976ab91d8388312018402]: Word in s. 17N(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 63(3)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-623680f782bd98ceccc55ad34118cb01]: S. 17H(8)(b)(iii) repealed (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 17(6)(c); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-625e606608770cec046ab030b84afffe]: Sch. 4A para. 9A inserted (29.4.2019) by The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/772), regs. 1(2), 6

[^key-6266bc2597a456a7b3794d754a0efd87]: Words in Sch. 15 substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 4(i)

[^key-62b11555fb414edaa900e124a29b8a1a]: Words in s. 202(4)(c) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 114(4)(a); 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-6311fad5a1e870bd4fcc6deb8c763294]: Words in s. 63AB(1) inserted (6.3.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 64(3); S.I. 2017/58, art. 2(c) (with art. 3(1))

[^key-632b4b5ecf0a01ad0743a720421ca0e6]: S. 106 applied (19.12.2017) by The Network Rail (Buxton Sidings Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1150), arts. 1, 15(2) (with art. 32(2))

[^key-6339c76ee1d546af6387d8bedc67822b]: S. 24(1) excluded (5.9.2017) by The London Overground (Barking Riverside Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/830), arts. 1, 15(1) (with Sch. 8 para. 20)

[^key-6381f91f286036e86c15cca2884a49cc]: S. 61(1ZB)(1ZC) inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 60(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(vii)

[^key-639b3f1e253f901c168c918b66f1c42a]: S. 18 applied (3.10.2016) by The Water and Sewerage Undertakers (Exit from Non-household Retail Market) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/744), regs. 1(2), 9(6)

[^key-63a53ea1ac3e3256e34b5e4bbfcd03df]: Words in s. 17R(2)(a)(ii) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 25(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-63aef62bdac1c7db456399d2f73183e1]: Words in s. 93A(3) 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-63cea5ee088ee3421eb4f5da5168066e]: Word in s. 202(4)(c) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 114(4)(c); 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-63e12c1b17d9aa91477554874e3d3b3b]: Words in s. 17O(2) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 23(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-63f84c48152d082091dbad1b087866e0]: S. 105C(2)(aa) inserted (1.4.2017 for specified purposes) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 93; S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(xii)

[^key-63fb4ce7fc0ab983d0c5b32c1ffac5f2]: Words in s. 69(6)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 68(5); 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-643e246a34d03be1797bf227d244aa69]: S. 205(4)(c) inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 115(c); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(xx)

[^key-6482c81622c68bb64995e0a4c3aa3ed6]: S. 17R title substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 25(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-648a66f049518c51a68856bcad615aac]: S. 2(3)(ba) 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) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 23, 94(3); S.I. 2014/3320, art. 2(1)(a) (with art. 3); S.I. 2015/773, art. 2(3)(a) (with art. 6); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(e) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-64aa0d484dd2c69c3a01241f0a7572c8]: Words in s. 133(6) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 245(a) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-64c9923b2baf1713dfcc9bd506f65150]: S. 106 applied (6.11.2013) by The Transport for Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Second City Crossing) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2587), arts. 1, 20(2) (with arts. 20(7), 42, 43)

[^key-64cde016a729e64159ae200ec71f78ba]: Words in s. 154(2) substituted (1.4.2011) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), s. 49(3), Sch. 5 para. 4(6) (with s. 49(1)(6), Sch. 5 para. 4(9)); S.I. 2011/694, art. 3(j)

[^key-64d458ee83c3445a87758745dc31332e]: Words in s. 38B(1) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 50(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-64dbbb90df5e214235a4d68f178438c1]: Words in s. 74(1)(c) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 71(3); 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-64f00b4010a0caad283ec1e7819ae5af]: S. 106 applied (13.11.2025) by The Stonestreet Green Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1175), arts. 1, 19(2) (with art. 40, Sch. 13)

[^key-65107271fbe87d97d6d05a93608808d7]: Words in s. 17F(8) repealed (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 15(5); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(v)

[^key-65687e61c9c7d2506fbd82a665fb3b78]: Words in s. 93A(3) 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-65d4c2b9d3d54d1a8c49dfa837b5e4e4]: Word in s. 89 heading omitted (1.11.2022 for E.) by virtue of Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 175(5)(a), 186(6); S.I. 2022/1003, reg. 3(a)

[^key-65fa82d9d7082dfd78c988c5326b8ad0]: Words in s. 208(3) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 117(4)(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-661d821df79a96042d8a1aeb0addba7f]: S. 2(6)(b) repealed (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)(c); S.I. 2015/1469, arts. 2(f)(ii), 3(f)(ii), 4(c)(ii); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 2(g)(ii); S.I. 2016/465, arts. 2(m), 3(g)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 1(c)(iv) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16); S.I. 2016/1007, art. 2(h)(aa)(ii); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(ii)

[^key-662de531366ec496986b8b2aff80c801]: S. 153(1A) inserted (1.4.2011) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), s. 49(3), Sch. 5 para. 4(3) (with s. 49(1)(6), Sch. 5 para. 4(9)); S.I. 2011/694, art. 3(j)

[^key-6669a5e76eec9b84a6ed10e22850592c]: Words in Sch. 15 Pt. 1 inserted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 6(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-668c9ab9074826ef8292d85182edf307]: S. 106 applied (7.12.2022) by The A417 Missing Link Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1248), arts. 1, 21(2) (with arts. 4, 21(6))

[^key-6739e55f0bb64381f84e91f453dc1bf6]: Words in s. 17F(7)(i) repealed (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 15(4)(d); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(v)

[^key-673ad5793483820e4602b09e06027a65]: S. 106 applied (17.2.2025) by The Heckington Fen Solar Park Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/85), arts. 1, 14(2) (with art. 43, Sch. 13)

[^key-677fc9b1fdf69b363a5233956e123a3b]: Words in s. 2A(4)(d) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 4; 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-678e33dd80fafa5770df3b2b20446ca2]: Words in s. 47(1) substituted (1.4.2018 for specified purposes) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 56; S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(e)(ii) (with art. 14) (as amended by S.I. 2017/926, art. 2(3))

[^key-68653e7b07ed7741d28f48ad1758e386]: S. 105(2) repealed (1.10.2017 for specified purposes) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 92(a); S.I. 2017/462, art. 4(d)(ii) (as substituted by S.I. 2017/926, art. 2(2))

[^key-686f2be3ce4848d3fe21cd2ae00f60bb]: Sch. 9 para. 4 substituted (3.2.2017) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 17 paras. 6, 7; S.I. 2017/75, reg. 3(g) (with reg. 5)

[^key-68934b791c3cfc36a7cb184f276f1bcd]: 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)(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)

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