Water Industry Act 1991

[^key-68d74cc46a6868d1a1a441d0343eaace]: Words in s. 93B(2) 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-6950db09d5bf15a35617d4743f4f85ff]: Words in s. 219(1) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 68(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-69587cf57f8d155c08b5c6dca25cda8b]: Words in s. 154A(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 103(2)(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-6979ff8db948accf60369278ec0d1856]: Words in s. 24(2)(d) substituted (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 15.3.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), s. 49(3), Sch. 5 para. 6(4) (with s. 49(1)(6)); S.I. 2010/2169, art. 4; S.I. 2024/363, art. 2(b)

[^key-699ffe603bdad78c3ee594f9e4f5d742]: S. 95A(1)(aa) inserted (1.11.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 30(3)(b), 94(3); S.I. 2016/1007, art. 2(e)

[^key-69e44a8c24e7fc7688334fe6faaf63eb]: Words in s. 17H(8)(a) repealed (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 17(6)(a); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-6a4972111aba528e5662030f8150d7b7]: Words in s. 14B(1) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 12(2)(b); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-6a52bd40a2392d153a3af04c2f1db6f5]: S. 91 heading substituted (1.11.2022 for E.) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 176(3)(a), 186(6); S.I. 2022/1003, reg. 3(b)

[^key-6a778375249f38bbca575c8e8a7d1193]: S. 16B(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. 76(3) (with art. 3, Sch. 2 para. 2)

[^key-6a90468408f4fae5368942f3c706378b]: Words in s. 69(4)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 68(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-6a91d07f7dcc7256b8af31071ef661ea]: Words in s. 213(1) inserted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 168(2), 255(6) (with s. 247)

[^key-6ae8bf87bd6e19425d5c209f5fef259b]: Words in s. 17D(2) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 12(3); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(g) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-6afac81d9e6f44e1aaeaee26536b2f49]: S. 18 applied (27.6.2016) by The Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/614), regs. 1(1), 38 (with reg. 1(2)(3))

[^key-6b14cf2bd1717f0bce7f96e16a85bdcf]: S. 106 applied (11.4.2024) by The HyNet Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/436), arts. 1(2), 20(2) (with arts. 21, 41, Sch. 10)

[^key-6baa35e98f6160e4ddd2170d4a1cf492]: Sch. 2 para. 1(3A)(b)(ii) and word inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 122(2)(c); 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-6bbcab3def90d44d9dd1673b0ba61737]: S. 106 applied (8.8.2017) by The Wrexham Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/766), arts. 1, 15(2)

[^key-6bd1166f5a0c152bd948979d17cc83bb]: Words in s. 17P(11) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 24(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-6c0ed49878149c13f13c4b256cbe0c47]: Words in s. 213(2)(a) substituted (1.11.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 119(4); S.I. 2016/1007, art. 2(h)(v)

[^key-6c2182b981b1924de5a2bca73ae0a515]: Words in s. 66G(4)(c) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 234(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-6c32e7b66d624101744de7ed64df4ef3]: Words in s. 69(6)(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-6c6fa6435d7f0afe990a6f6b4b1bd649]: S. 106 applied (30.6.2015) by The Swansea Bay Tidal Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1386), arts. 1, 13(2) (with arts. 51, 53)

[^key-6c9a6cfc277b9ad3c9a91e2324e8ee95]: S. 106 applied (1.6.2016) by The A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme Development Consent Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/547), arts. 1, 17(2) (with arts. 4, 5(3), 17(6))

[^key-6ccdaa9373233dd19ae07f4faed19585]: Words in s. 45(2) repealed (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 18(3)(a), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(a) (with art. 14)

[^key-6ce56d90116a0426acf8b0c031fd1ea2]: Words in s. 127 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(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-6d021b26a19aefec7286c25a6ec07680]: Words in s. 37A(6) inserted (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 28(2)(c), 94(2)(g)

[^key-6dadf1a990916b2e10617602f6cf35e0]: Sch. 11 applied (24.3.2010) by The South Downs National Park Authority (Establishment) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/497), art. 1, Sch. 3 para. 4(1)

[^key-6db2ec6118aaa4ed58df229cf6001949]: Words in s. 158(7)(b)(ii) 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(8)

[^key-6dc881878339748599514e8fc5ad801d]: Words in s. 156(8) inserted (21.5.2016) by Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3), s. 88(2)(a), Sch. 2 para. 5

[^key-6dd10c7cd38c1070f6c2b986d38406e7]: S. 31(10) inserted (1.1.2025 for specified purposes, 6.4.2025 for specified purposes) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 29 para. 12; S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(21); S.I. 2025/272, reg. 2(1)(13)

[^key-6ecded7261b32326bf09daf1af68839f]: S. 106 applied (4.8.2023) by The A303 (Amesbury to Berwick Down) Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/834), arts. 1, 13(2) (with arts. 6(2), 13(6), 18, Sch. 11 paras. 5, 30)

[^key-6ed99dfdbc6f669941e69aadb313d3f8]: S. 99(7) repealed (1.4.2018 for specified purposes) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 87; S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(e)(iii) (with art. 14) (as amended by S.I. 2017/926, art. 2(3))

[^key-6ee7c9f5122404aded7f4999ea433b43]: Words in s. 195(3) inserted (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 33(3)(a), 94(2)(h)

[^key-6ef74b4d9e4df3630e010c615022b4e5]: S. 99(4) 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-6f0bf9cd38e49c5feb21d9458a7f94e4]: Pt. 3: functions etc. assigned to the Port Health Authority and modified (31.3.2017) by The Weymouth Port Health Authority Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/558), arts. 1(1), 9, Sch. 2 (with art. 9(3))

[^key-6f23555c79a8d152abf5706a8ddd6a87]: S. 89(5) omitted (1.4.2013 for E.) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 35(13)(f), 306(2)(3); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-6fa3edf2dae39135e643055ab12b3791]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 2(7A)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 122(3); 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-6fb1de2eb359c077e5200706cd25aa83]: Words in s. 16B(9) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 13(3)(b); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-6fd0dd501efaf282adfd364d3a084325]: Words in s. 101A(11)(b) inserted (1.11.2015) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 41(6)(b), 94(3); S.I. 2015/1786, art. 2 (with art. 3)

[^key-6fdcde1ea6bba7002b62f7c81e7497b2]: Words in s. 31(7) substituted (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. 84(9)(a)(ii) (with art. 3)

[^key-703cf74d44f5af29d34b1aa0da9a0d55]: Words in s. 6(5A) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 6; 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-709b9f692258c8915f9871f3f0e6d31d]: Words in s. 27C(1)(e) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 41(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-709c1689ce42d0239bc45c313d660da2]: 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), 28(5)

[^key-70b5c241357b9c057fc6dac36e3fe4e7]: Words in s. 25(1) substituted (24.4.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 16(b), 17(5)(e)

[^key-71057c250dcffb1cc0b62820ce1cc38d]: Words in s. 208(2) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 117(3)(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-715e0bac4a8fadd0520067b94ef242d2]: Word in s. 158(7)(b)(i) omitted (14.7.2014) by virtue of Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 21(2)(a), 94(2)(d)

[^key-7174b1f2dfb41db154c7cb721600dd89]: S. 106 applied (27.11.2025) by The Cory Decarbonisation Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1227), arts. 1, 21(2) (with Sch. 12)

[^key-719df9bb5e1d48cf071cbaaadc8f6b9a]: S. 106 applied (23.10.2014) by The South Hook Combined Heat and Power Plant Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2846), arts. 1, 10(2)

[^key-71a69e01c21ace5a6e78bde2cddcd871]: Words in s. 27C(2) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 41(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-71af2e72437c825e31640409f66611a8]: S. 3(4)(aa) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 224(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-71b39bfbf8f03f0d5121c6de3e53dc15]: Words in s. 66H(10) substituted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 2 para. 8(4)(a); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(i)(v)

[^key-71e97981ba876a7223f5709c9bcbc237]: S. 106 applied (3.8.2024) by The Mallard Pass Solar Farm Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/796), arts. 1, 16(2) (with Sch. 15)

[^key-7203db554c5f15548f33da94f4c3d197]: Words in s. 195(2)(g) substituted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 111(2)(b); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(xviii)

[^key-7208234710ea98ded3c2163fdc5ff6ea]: Words in s. 87(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 76; 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-724c74fdb2a9899b070bf6f565c36b48]: Words in s. 17(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. 77 (with art. 3)

[^key-724e73ab8583be8776423320275cce87]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 13(2)(b) omitted (20.3.2015) by virtue of Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), s. 95(1), Sch. 9 para. 10(a); S.I. 2015/778, art. 2(1)(c)

[^key-725eaf765584709267e35ab8af7e9f72]: Words in s. 86(4)(c)(i) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 75(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-726c409e62ab4ad5323789465077cc06]: S. 118 excluded (30.4.2026) by The Springwell Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/419), arts. 1, 6(1) (with art. 48)

[^key-726f0c13c78b1929ea92c31d279c2d6e]: Word in s. 39B(1) inserted (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 28(4)(a), 94(2)(g)

[^key-72b2e4992442f1a153ae045e7f7d207e]: Ss. 77-79 modified (6.4.2010) by The Portsmouth Port Health Authority Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1217), arts. 1(1), 4, Sch.

[^key-72c5549d8d9e79ab706fe4cdcfa176c3]: Sch. 2B inserted (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 3; S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(e)

[^key-7324ec7d7e09d6b91be7a5c32f85389e]: S. 37A(8)(aa) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 229(2)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-73380bfec65af86244fc37894538d78a]: Word in s. 21(2) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 29(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-7355fc8272f7b686e3d40b323fa5eebe]: Words in s. 135A heading substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 247(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-735dc6206293217bf5840066a7245776]: Words in s. 29(1) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 45(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-7387b4e5092cf661b2c0b46b59cd1f88]: S. 106 applied (1.5.2025) by The Viking CCS Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/509), arts. 1(2), 18(2) (with art. 41, Sch. 9)

[^key-73a2cbfec09b17a57f1577bc947dc804]: Words in s. 163(1) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 106; S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(t) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-73a6fcc3bd02f4670bc6c36a0fa1246d]: Words in s. 206(3)(j) inserted (31.3.2017) by The Water Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/506), arts. 1(1), 6(6)(c)(i)

[^key-73e283710e476f09d019c81654f1c16b]: Words in s. 192B(7) omitted (31.3.2017) by virtue of Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 48(2)(c), 71(2)(f) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 7)

[^key-7483e4e80d7f6ff9fd5d192b129ef4f0]: Words in s. 17I(4)(b)(iv) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 19(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-74c6b52c589fb5aaa45c765d21efd8fe]: Ss. 12J, 12K inserted (24.4.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 14, 17(5)(c)

[^key-74e46a343fe81104f3e3bc27cd15d838]: Words in s. 132(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. 244(3)(a) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-7523b2b350f71ba73133e32eb23a9b5c]: S. 95A(2A) inserted (1.11.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 30(4), 94(3); S.I. 2016/1007, art. 2(e)

[^key-756d268e7c46939dcd60a719356ef1c5]: S. 16B(7)(b) 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. 76(4) (with art. 3, Sch. 2 para. 2)

[^key-75c684e90fddbdb109453a7661674bd2]: Words in s. 17D(7) substituted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 12(7)(b); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(iv) (with art. 11)

[^key-76254f9ae5a1e19f619f8e91bd6ee182]: S. 22A 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(3) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-764c475eecd69e412c2565a1a4068e9e]: Word in s. 29A(3) 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. 83 (with art. 3)

[^key-76799d4b87875de31a5f5df28cbf7acc]: Words in s. 206(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 116(2); 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-76c325568c09ab84ba528e4050db791f]: S. 61(4)(a)(b) inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 60(7)(b); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(vii)

[^key-77282b78eaee4d5c53aaf02b1f1de774]: Words in s. 219(1) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 120(2)(d); 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-77495e04213c8b6dde2cd35f27923af0]: Words in s. 27H(4) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 43(4)(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-7754f8b8f64f055cb1b285e3bd5f40a4]: Words in s. 17H(6) repealed (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 17(4)(a); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-77622c71a24720955ff635098316ceff]: S. 106 applied (24.7.2026) by The Dean Moor Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/754), arts. 1, 18(2) (with Sch. 13)

[^key-7788a96c7f062285d5dce221b4da6de0]: Words in s. 27(4)(c) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 39(4)(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-77ee571f58db43d8585087c886fa718e]: Words in Sch. 13 para. 4 heading substituted (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 30(c); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)

[^key-77f366eef5e4c2e0f9d4831853e588d5]: S. 162(1C) inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 105(4); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(xvi)

[^key-77fcfbd9154b761dec5f730310e948e1]: S. 212 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(1) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-780d23c1563b9f2bbb8a14b6ef46dfb4]: S. 101B(4)(c) and word inserted (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 19(3)(d), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(b) (with art. 14)

[^key-7821a599c7909821694a70f7921a6ff9]: Words in s. 2(7) substituted (6.4.2015) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 24(2), 94(3); S.I. 2015/773, art. 2(1)(c) (with art. 4)

[^key-78f88eb6b0fecfc97c26db000db11391]: S. 106 applied (3.11.2022) by The Network Rail (Huddersfield to Westtown (Dewsbury) Improvements) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1067), arts. 1, 22(2) (with art. 22(7))

[^key-792c309896e2ee26239b9e7a43f6c097]: S. 106 applied (5.4.2017) by The Keuper Underground Gas Storage Facility Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/433), arts. 1, 16(2)

[^key-7949fcc8a1e82d0af877520b7e5dc9d8]: 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(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-79540137f80925a3bb9afd63a5dbe440]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 9 omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(r), Sch. 23 para. 28(4)(e)(viii)

[^key-79722818338b3c64a67d7cfad5713c0a]: Sch. 15 Pt. 1 entry omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of 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(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-79cbdb300d3a446ca6c8f5012565e612]: S. 106 applied (12.10.2018) by The Eggborough Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1020), arts. 1, 14(2) (with arts. 6, 42)

[^key-79d0065820b301a528640ef8901323d7]: S. 106 applied (13.7.2022) by The A47 Blofield to North Burlingham Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/738), arts. 1, 21(2) (with arts. 4, 50)

[^key-79ea4a7a88c41ca10ae2b1ab1ac2a562]: Words in s. 68(3B) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 67(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-7a1e1edf9d7e385c5a5728d6cc30e0e2]: Words in s. 18(1A)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 26(3)(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-7a4a6910e2a9cb5acd65029fd571eb84]: Words in s. 101A(8) substituted (1.11.2015) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 41(5), 94(3); S.I. 2015/1786, art. 2 (with art. 3)

[^key-7a5d9759b67f36b74dc11b2036663a0c]: S. 45(1ZA) 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(3)

[^key-7a862c604ed9bec3a0f6a8bfb6b3a7e3]: Sch. 4A para. 4 substituted (6.4.2010) by The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/750), arts. 1(1), 2

[^key-7ac351b2f945dee18d1e5cde6aa81596]: S. 118 excluded (31.5.2025) by The East Yorkshire Solar Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/585), arts. 1, 6(1) (with art. 49, Sch. 14)

[^key-7ac5834387d334e4427c2a78d08a9e4b]: Ss. 143AA, 143AB inserted (24.4.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 13(3), 17(5)(b)

[^key-7ad287c8eb950d3805df964d42c07066]: Word in s. 31(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. 84(5)(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-7adbb573123b934102e20d23ffda404a]: S. 66D substituted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 2 para. 3; S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(i)(iii) (with arts. 6-9)

[^key-7add0851b573f097223f27d72e3d6d66]: Words in s. 18(1)(a)(i) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 26(2)(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-7b09d0f589858125b88b25a6a228d575]: S. 106 applied (25.4.2024) by The Network Rail (Church Fenton Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/526), arts. 1, 16(2) (with arts. 16(7), 39, 40)

[^key-7b43b2905dd99f7ea9b62a4615384c4c]: Words in s. 68(1A) repealed (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 67(3)(e); 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-7b7d9e18afca32aa3fb9845353bacfa8]: Ss. 144ZA-144ZD and cross-heading inserted (6.4.2015 for the insertion of s. 144ZD, 15.7.2015 for the insertion of s. 144ZB for specified purposes, 1.4.2016 for E. in so far as not already in force, 15.12.2017 for W. in so far as not already in force) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 17, 94(3); S.I. 2015/773, art. 2(1)(b); S.I. 2015/1469, art. 2(b) (with art. 5(1)(5)); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(d) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16); S.I. 2017/1288, art. 2(a)

[^key-7bb1808c0d8ef250e3ffce75894f252b]: Words in s. 29(1) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 45(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-7bcf997e93a480047f3e24299b5caf20]: Sch. 2 para. 4A 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(3)(e) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-7be2f793cbc549f70befa3416a0f1b6f]: Pt. 3 Ch. 4 modified (1.4.2013 for E.) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 37(1), 306(2)(3); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-7c02884c9facc22ddf5e0e070d25e635]: Words in s. 105(7) repealed (1.10.2017 for specified purposes) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 92(d); S.I. 2017/462, art. 4(d)(ii) (as substituted by S.I. 2017/926, art. 2(2))

[^key-7c08a0ee82e8db5be5333646d1d39d69]: S. 17K title substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 21(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-7c2e6b296d89fdb5e42deb7669b9b72c]: Words in s. 74(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 71(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-7c95072b1c6d2570da1f9d41139addc4]: S. 106 applied (9.10.2024) by The M3 Junction 9 Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/752), arts. 1, 21(2) (with art. 4, Sch. 10) (as amended by S.I. 2024/1020, Sch) S. 106 applied (25.10.2024) by The Associated British Ports (Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal) Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1014), arts. 1, 24(2) (with arts. 36, 40, Sch. 4)

[^key-7cf5c6b47486467ca39d495e8f6c6cb3]: S. 22E 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-7d10607f5e513112e32cc6c1eaef9a1d]: S. 87C(8) omitted (1.4.2013 for E.) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 35(12), 306(2)(3); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-7d52e1cac9184ef2e2f7e374d670ef98]: S. 111 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-7dabaee59d2472ded1a80b03b5cbda4b]: Words in s. 208(3) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 117(4)(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-7dce2bcf2a27655d3161dfb9f68a0515]: Words in s. 27A(13) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 40(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-7df4f48beb94585f3f53f35dc2b3a4b1]: Words in s. 154(5) substituted (1.4.2011) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), s. 49(3), Sch. 5 para. 4(8) (with s. 49(1)(6), Sch. 5 para. 4(9)); S.I. 2011/694, art. 3(j)

[^key-7e19b21e6625cab1299d9fbfa65ce31a]: Words in s. 32 substituted (18.12.2015) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 14(1), 94(3); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 2(d)

[^key-7e53a0848f04b22b8cdf186165bb92be]: Word in Sch. 4ZA para. 3(3)-(6) 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. 93(4)(b)(i) (with art. 3)

[^key-7e72e959d7c6405d5dc7e2cf93cc7490]: S. 39D inserted (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 28(5), 94(2)(g)

[^key-7e8c6cf917020f13229553ddca5a9e54]: Words in s. 17R(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 25(4)(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-7f1a8518b29e0db3de42b9434a7a56ae]: Words in s. 132(8) 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(7) (with Sch. 7)