Water Industry Act 1991

[^key-a1595a3e44347bdcc1e39764e1adf567]: S. 106 applied (7.7.2014) by The East Anglia ONE Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1599), arts. 1, 13(2) (with arts. 37, 38, Sch. 9 para. 19)

[^key-a185de5a4e06d27158731c021ed1c1da]: Words in s. 174(2A) substituted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 108(4)(d); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(xvii)

[^key-a1b71fd389615b94b4a331cf0456b2f2]: S. 22B 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-a1b7f81f7d90f0f2ad76713ed022e938]: S. 96A(2A)(2B) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 86(5); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(p) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-a208fe2805ab79adb0c05279fe70489c]: Word in s. 91(3)(a) omitted (1.11.2022 for E.) by virtue of Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 176(3)(d)(iii), 186(6); S.I. 2022/1003, reg. 3(b)

[^key-a2148037e25de1944eed2782b05b2e6a]: S. 19 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(2) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-a26074f9ef91f0eabfd79619f4c356d4]: S. 106 applied (7.2.2024) by The Drax Power Station Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage Extension Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/70), arts. 1, 15(2) (with art. 43, Sch. 12 paras. 5, 24)

[^key-a2b580621562292452725337bc4a4e19]: Word 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)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-a2bba04e162cd558ff1d5360dddf57bc]: Words in Sch. 13 para. 4 substituted (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 30(a); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)

[^key-a2c04b86f3fedd34391bf847543e5568]: Words in s. 17J(5) repealed (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 20(7); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(j) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I.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-a2ef6192edf8b422ee11da5d34132292]: S. 118(1A) inserted (6.4.2024) by Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3), ss. 66(2)(b), 88(3)(b); S.I. 2023/1096, art. 3

[^key-a31ffc8c5eaa66244b19705fa6a490dd]: Word in s. 22A(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 31(2)(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-a34e0dbd378ba015042ec229c0d9ca39]: S. 38A(3) substituted (1.1.2015 for specified purposes, 1.11.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 29(5), 94(3); S.I. 2014/3320, art. 2(2)(a); S.I. 2016/1007, art. 2(d)

[^key-a36c7c027364c82528fe3199cecb5ed9]: Words in s. 74(1)(d) 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-a374e8e9a036f139763c5231d4f663a8]: Words in s. 17G(1)(b) substituted (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 16(3)(e); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-a3ac5071f7f793ed8c21cd8c78ce7172]: S. 106 applied (27.4.2022) by The Little Crow Solar Park Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/436), arts. 1, 9(2)

[^key-a3dd600340806bcc082ef987e8c8d4a8]: 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)(ii); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(vii)

[^key-a3e1d92e8494934e7a84a8f94f5c5dcd]: S. 206(3)(ga) inserted (1.4.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(1), Sch. 12 para. 64; S.I. 2014/251, art. 4

[^key-a451c60eeaa8626372413da24b58ea29]: S. 106 applied (2.9.2022) by The A47 North Tuddenham to Easton Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/911), arts. 1, 20(2) (with arts. 4, 20(6), 53)

[^key-a50de47d18d0c6c31bad6f759c8e4344]: Words in s. 146(5)(a) inserted (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 19(5), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(b) (with art. 14)

[^key-a523d165a6af645c7a31026deae84e66]: Words in s. 78(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 74(2); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(n) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-a57548dffeaa42af832be3eea2ba9d10]: Word in s. 154A(7)(a) repealed (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 103(4)(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-a57e6f97a857c231ec66c3566d715c34]: S. 17F(5) repealed (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 25(3), 94(2)(f)

[^key-a589aae4a925a630719e84e5bb9065c8]: Words in s. 101A(7) substituted (1.11.2015) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 41(2)(a), 94(3); S.I. 2015/1786, art. 2 (with art. 3)

[^key-a59e308ed48865bdab2519d2c09b83ed]: S. 19(1A)(1B) substituted for s. 19(1A) (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 14 para. 9(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(e) (with Sch.)

[^key-a5aa6a8a19521f1046c10b54ec0b363e]: S. 17D(5) repealed (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 12(5); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(iv) (with art. 11)

[^key-a5dd6ed9e74c5a6c36112693cd5b3560]: S. 86(1)(c) and word inserted (24.2.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 12(3)(b)(ii), 17(2)(h)

[^key-a62c61ffd2cc882141c426980c9b9baa]: Words in s. 8(4)(b) substituted (14.7.2014) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 13(3), 94(2)(b)

[^key-a63fa0b2c0d32d42daf8927b5e053027]: S. 94A(3)(ea) inserted (23.6.2025 for E., 1.9.2025 for W.) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 5, 17(3)(c)(4)(c); S.I. 2025/726, reg. 2(b); S.I. 2025/936, reg. 2(b)

[^key-a665b93f6572ec582fa8e00d6c34b5ef]: Word in s. 73(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 70(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-a6b92566b6f80e827b53564e2d595d25]: Words in s. 101A(11)(b) substituted (1.11.2015) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 41(6)(a), 94(3); S.I. 2015/1786, art. 2 (with art. 3)

[^key-a6cd6cdee021584876cd5a5835678b61]: Words in s. 117(5)(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(2) (with regs. 1(3), 77-79, Sch. 4)

[^key-a6e90cee04aa00eb48fea1ca963e80e6]: S. 106 applied (8.1.2026) by The Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1376), arts. 1, 18(2) (with arts. 39, 40, Sch. 9)

[^key-a6feda53fdd05b92631891cc45e83c97]: Words in s. 134(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. 246(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-a749b2a95989b6cd61caedd08a61ef98]: S. 17D(13) repealed (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 12(11); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(iv) (with art. 11)

[^key-a750baded2bbb7b41d185d20fa97278d]: Words in Sch. 15 Pt. 2 inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 16(a); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-a75f04a78aea15854d465ff774704927]: 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. 4 (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-a77bc144be10eb51d7ae130f2c1b9317]: Sch. 11 para. 1(3)(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. 262(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-a7878b2c51b06d62e02d7f4d165ab409]: Words in s. 6(5) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(r), Sch. 23 para. 28(4)(b)(ii)

[^key-a8042c897e77aa244a57825ca6a5b6b9]: Words in Sch. 13 para. 1(2) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 263(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-a88112bda2761c3d8f0df58d284e29be]: S. 106 applied (7.1.2015) by The Willington C Gas Pipeline Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3328), arts. 1, 14(2)

[^key-a89f8bdb73191be8b8a20198b1e863f8]: S. 17 cross-heading inserted (24.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 86(5), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(m)

[^key-a8a5e2a2b4a25a09e682382b8ac7078b]: Ss. 96B-96N inserted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 168(1), 255(6) (with s. 247)

[^key-a8c02d2dd451675ea6e0b7ecd44bbe55]: S. 106 applied (2.1.2018) by The Boston Barrier Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1329), arts. 1, 19(2) (with arts. 55-57, Sch. 8 para. 13)

[^key-a8c6aaac0ee6b7f18e79529d2e282e11]: Words in s. 39A(1) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 51(2); 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-a900a2507ad5e54e8fa1b3a2ee74d571]: Words in s. 17G(4)(a)(iii) inserted (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 16(6); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-a92cbdd6505ef3916392b84e6c209ce5]: Sch. 4A para. 8(3)-(6) inserted (1.10.2010) by The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Consequential Amendments No.3) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2224), arts. 1(1), 2(b)

[^key-a93bbcd5483de8cca727db3a1294b560]: Words in s. 206(3)(b) substituted (3.10.2016) by The Water and Sewerage Undertakers (Exit from Non-household Retail Market) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/744), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 10

[^key-a9ae3979fe0ad37ade8657c72c2aa0e8]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 8(2) omitted (6.4.2016) by virtue of The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/413), regs. 2(1), 129(a)

[^key-aa7eaa960ae7b99534d4c89840573220]: S. 75(2)-(12) applied with modifications (15.6.2018) by The Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/647), regs. 1(1), 21(4)(5) (with reg. 1(2))

[^key-aa7f6a6d04aee8d5c412da3a2d101a45]: Words in s. 87(4)(a) substituted (1.11.2022 for E.) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 175(2)(b), 186(6); S.I. 2022/1003, reg. 3(a)

[^key-aae8117e4e8d730c4407bed968c3e1bd]: Words in s. 97(5) inserted (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(1)(l), Sch. 22 para. 41(b)

[^key-aaf0d674f2c9a709f5797cc06fba831e]: S. 17H(1)-(3) substituted (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 17(2); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-ab5bcc1326204b4bebf89b4c8595ac51]: Ss. 143B-143E inserted (15.7.2015 for the insertion of s. 143C(1)-(7), 1.11.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 16(2), 94(3); S.I. 2015/1469, arts. 2(a), 4(a) (with art. 5(4)(5))

[^key-ab8d4b98630aab0a8dfb5cb736eda8b0]: Words in s. 154A(8) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 103(5)(a); 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-aba115afb2072f030413a0a74c1cb8f2]: Words in s. 25 substituted (1.4.2017 for specified purposes) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 37; S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(vi)

[^key-aba9acec0763d6cba746a268cb1dc26b]: Ss. 17FA, 17FB inserted (18.12.2015 for the insertion of s. 17FA, 1.4.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 6(2), 94(3); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 2(a)(ii); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(c) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-ac11e6608a41ac964a614e4bba40188a]: S. 17J(5A) inserted (1.4.2016) by Explanatory Note 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 20(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-ac99dde38528132f5a2043a907a48700]: Words in s. 206(3)(j) substituted (31.3.2017) by The Water Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/506), arts. 1(1), 6(6)(c)(ii)

[^key-acfb210542c3842c17b6e2b040f15928]: Words in s. 2(6B) 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. 74 (with art. 3)

[^key-ad08a69ba3171fdb3c74fa48dd01c8b1]: Words in s. 17D(8) substituted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 12(8)(a); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(iv) (with art. 11)

[^key-ad37253885abe79367d8c8f0fe73e3cb]: S. 222 substituted (1.2.1996 for specified purposes and 1.4.2020 in so far as not already in force) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 118(4), 125(3) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 2; S.I. 2020/216, art. 2

[^key-ad3fc2a81ba24f7eacff05a763256c93]: Sch. 12 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. 13(3) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-ad74e167eddef6f491e950e9b0a4061f]: Words in s. 17C(1) substituted (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 11; S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(i)

[^key-ad802ac0380e8e55aa1472b0d8c82fa0]: Words in s. 154A(7)(a) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 103(4)(a); 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-ae58c961bec755601074c5125b84d7ac]: 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), 27(3)

[^key-ae78a68906d0028d98840ba1d78cb8fb]: Word in s. 31(3)(b) inserted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/93, Sch. 1 para. 4(2) (as substituted by The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1343), regs. 1(1), 16)

[^key-aeab6ec70799f0d89ea37b93dd57979a]: Words in s. 134(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. 246(3)(a) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-aeea147d263e42f1d5eb822007267a51]: Words in s. 69(4)(a) 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-af26d00176a8a25bd10db7f499f3bf31]: S. 106 applied (30.4.2020) by The A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool Highway Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/402), arts. 1, 17(2) (with arts. 5, 17(7), 44)

[^key-af7c18b758fb268a8750380559ae0c6b]: Words in s. 17G(1)(a) repealed (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 16(3)(b); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-afaec08d15c2ee35ca97c4bb90b3f57e]: Sch. 4A para. 8(2)(aa) inserted (2.4.2018) by The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/195), regs. 2(1), 16(2)(b)

[^key-afe3ce1a62f9f29978f30c6939e04fd9]: S. 17M(2)(aa) 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. 78(4)(b) (with art. 3, Sch. 2 para. 2)

[^key-aff70feb8f9d09abc1db9e94c24af95d]: S. 153(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2011) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), s. 49(3), Sch. 5 para. 4(2) (with s. 49(1)(6), Sch. 5 para. 4(9)); S.I. 2011/694, art. 3(j)

[^key-b02772c18f740463fb91db05ed679cf3]: Words in s. 68 cross-heading substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 66; 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-b0301048678e2a64c9a774f880ab8a7c]: S. 106 applied (11.7.2025) by The Oaklands Farm Solar Park Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/739), arts. 1, 14(2) (with Sch. 10)

[^key-b0308307f6c75613bc73c77c3445711c]: S. 106 applied (13.2.2023) by The East Northamptonshire Resource Management Facility Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/110), arts. 1, 11(2) (with art. 9)

[^key-b0bde5f53b1a5aa5392a6389208eac03]: S. 106 applied (14.6.2016) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) (Land Acquisition and Variation) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/545), arts. 1, 15(2) (with art. 39)

[^key-b0d44393ddfe95f23cf4af4f4f0d29d4]: S. 17B(1)-(4) repealed (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 10(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(iii)

[^key-b13095a794fc656344c8bd17fd427ee6]: S. 106 applied (22.1.2021) by The Hornsea Three Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1656), arts. 1, 15(2) (with arts. 40, 41, Sch. 9 Pt. 5 para. 18)

[^key-b190963636db5e21211f0ac1e3296717]: Words in ss. 17K(2)-(4) 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-b1ccc84a963b690eb4a891325f12a0c3]: Words in s. 154A(7)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 103(4)(d); 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-b1cfe18ec1e91864ea78a2793f141ca5]: S. 61(1ZA) and words inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 60(2)(b); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(vii)

[^key-b1df34f99c4eef1041c105a693494a7b]: Words in s. 17J(6) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 20(9); 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-b21d2f800506336c7c06f98834a3bb79]: Words 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)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-b23440e6d3f7dad89ec3a493f48b406b]: Words in s. 107(3)(b)(i) substituted (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 19(4)(a), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(b) (with art. 14)

[^key-b23c55f1f0ec1b46e17a64a72633ec0b]: Words in s. 95B(1) inserted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 85(a); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(x)

[^key-b2634efcdc3d9404bc5cb1ad98b5e6a5]: Words in s. 32 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. 85 (with art. 3)

[^key-b28ce80346fb91d5cf5a0bdee49d45a2]: Words in s. 17J(2) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 20(5)(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-b2e6eb9417c4bfecb3a45600ca59c7a9]: Words in s. 24(1A)(b) repealed (1.4.2017 except as it relates to qualifying sewerage licensees) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 36(2)(a); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(vi)

[^key-b2f91390b52bc3945b8ef63e9a37263f]: Words in s. 17G(1) substituted (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 16(3)(a); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(vii)

[^key-b31d2a9a74c70f495a05ad610e0a3650]: S. 106 applied (13.3.2019) by The Port of Tilbury (Expansion) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/359), arts. 1, 18(2) (with arts. 18(6), 55, 56)

[^key-b34599005e419f2f5a445a909deef4c5]: Words in s. 192B(1)(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. 89(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-b38e1473db1b0b15d9eaace88d3b0777]: Words in s. 18(1)(b) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 26(2)(d); 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-b39827aa2c3f04fd806ed7918900c787]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 1(4) inserted (23.2.2024) by The Water Industry Act 1991 (Amendment) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/204), arts. 1(2), 3

[^key-b3d1ccfc2e9da00631081bff49eee027]: Words in s. 104(2) substituted (1.10.2017 for E., 1.4.2019 for W.) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 11(2)(a), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 4(b); S.I. 2017/1288, art. 3(d)

[^key-b4167f9698e20299a440741bfeaff8ca]: Words in s. 206(3)(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. 255(2)(a) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-b44b00747c21ffea5f0ed6d688a59b6c]: Words in s. 38A(4) inserted (1.11.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 29(6), 94(3); S.I. 2016/1007, art. 2(d)

[^key-b47f3357dba3c83485ff0202b6de2c1b]: Words in s. 37A(8)(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. 229(2)(a) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-b534789ff01586615dfe6e933b5fc05e]: Words in s. 96A(3) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 86(6); S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(p) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)

[^key-b5ac8a003edaa0614e97c527fa509000]: Word 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)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-b5ad93af74dbef3c1ae281481eff0155]: Words in s. 24(2)(d) 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(4)(c); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(vi)

[^key-b5d4c7ecbcaa39048f40381afecfeccd]: Sch. 2 para. 6 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)(g) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-b65013b259d4a9c0d4e1a6e7a49eff26]: S. 51A(4)-(8) repealed (1.10.2017 for E., 1.4.2019 for W.) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 10(2)(b), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 4(a); S.I. 2017/1288, art. 3(c)

[^key-b67aa38755c842c6bc25d3796c84528d]: S. 86 heading substituted (24.2.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 12(3)(a), 17(2)(h)

[^key-b67bf36c5c9eab1642eec85fbb4ac5e1]: Words in s. 47(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 18(5)(a), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(a) (with art. 14)

[^key-b691048e0644d3c04fff76f20c92c472]: Words in s. 93B(3) 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-b6a611e2ce35fef75db5bc619eda805a]: Word in s. 195(2)(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. 90 (with art. 3)

[^key-b715e28d033a5581611a944fe72cf4d0]: S. 13(A1) inserted (24.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 86(4), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(m)

[^key-b71d5662809037f64a14f7a80ed8d451]: Words in s. 93B(2) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 81(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-b7264dd3c7b8f9c8dc4b34068b6f94f1]: S. 42(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2018) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 18(2)(b), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 5(a) (with art. 14)

[^key-b7282df9c82a294b85cce14cd9cb6cd5]: Words in s. 51A(3) substituted (1.10.2017 for E., 1.4.2019 for W.) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), ss. 10(2)(a), 94(3); S.I. 2017/462, art. 4(a); S.I. 2017/1288, art. 3(c)

[^key-b72fdae45ae93710e13437ac41faf602]: Word in s. 213(1) inserted (1.11.2022 for E.) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 175(7), 186(6); S.I. 2022/1003, reg. 3(a)

[^key-b7378b9b2355ae24754196eafec6e964]: S. 106 applied (31.5.2018) by The Silvertown Tunnel Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/574), arts. 1(2), 14(2)

[^key-b7849bb53fbcd20c6991f6f7457ed4db]: Words in s. 93(1) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 79; 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-b827b62691b790da5ce95381b2c8fa63]: Words in s. 61(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2017) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 60(4)(a); S.I. 2017/462, art. 3(k)(vii)

[^key-b854411fb735687b739b630fc4b53498]: Word in s. 16B heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 59(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-b85dcdd40f83b62d4d55a0d791ff39b1]: Words in s. 18(1)(a) inserted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 26(2)(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-b860ad0208c5241b3449d13b00f9bb91]: S. 210 modified (16.7.2026) by The Modification of the Law (British Steel Limited Property Transfer) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/833), regs. 1(2), 6(2), Sch. para. 5

[^key-b86b6c9aa16c516dfb4c3c6fbf904587]: S. 17N title substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 22(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-b893ffa331a8cfdd439a7fd9c9f3d34b]: S. 106 applied (11.3.2026) by The Fenwick Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/151), arts. 1, 18(2) (with Sch. 14)

[^key-b9debd75705dd1b17a93fd3f78ba5ed6]: S. 106 applied (18.7.2023) by The Longfield Solar Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/734), arts. 1, 15(2) (with art. 15(7))

[^key-ba08ff1d479c53009b916f8b30c6a13e]: S. 106 applied (30.10.2019) by The Northampton Gateway Rail Freight Interchange Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1358), arts. 1, 21(2) (with art. 21(8), Sch. 13 Pt. 1 para. 19)

[^key-ba6813ac000007700cc89f20342e4536]: S. 203 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(7) (with reg. 1(1)(c))

[^key-ba7446e6d607f08d1accf8d4fed0b034]: Words in s. 39B(4)(b) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 52(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-ba7b2977347f46746c79e7b533197d2d]: Words in s. 127(3)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Floods and Water (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/558), regs. 1(1), 3(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ba7fae78619042f779cfee40a22c5b80]: S. 17F(7)(h) repealed (1.1.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 15(4)(c); S.I. 2015/1938, art. 3(f)(v)

[^key-ba84db20eaf8ced19efc33eec934bafb]: S. 106 applied (21.4.2015) by The Network Rail (Ordsall Chord) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/780), arts. 1, 17(2) (with arts. 17(2), 36(2))