Water Resources Act 1991

Type Public General Act
Publication 1991-07-25
Last updated 2026-04-06
State In force
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[^key-d55703288f38b062040981b438c5289f]: S. 44(4A) inserted (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 16(7)(b), 105(3); S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(e) (with Sch. 3 para. 7)

[^key-d16681b514f44922e0d07cbe22c47b17]: Words in s. 44(4) inserted (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 16(7)(a), 105(3); S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(e) (with Sch. 3 para. 7)

[^key-68d78c0f6e886a039209f058f51c0ecb]: S. 46(4)(5)(5A) substituted for s. 46(4)(5) (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 19(4), 105(3); S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(g) (with Sch. 3 para. 7)

[^key-27fe3643e346b2b9a7c989c3342c3245]: Word in s. 61(4) substituted (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 25(2), 105(3) (with s. 25(4)); S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(h) (with Sch. 3 para. 7)

[^key-4c689be17057fec23e66bafd99c4bb84]: Word in s. 61(1) substituted (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 6; S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(y), Sch. 2 (with Sch. 3 para. 7)

[^key-23bd1d880367d958d80a5e37aa2a78cf]: S. 77(4) repealed (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 64(1), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 3; S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(o)(z)

[^key-caf4057e28453e13eecf49650d3a7785]: S. 79(4)(5) added (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 64(2), 105(3); S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(o) (with Sch. 3 para. 7)

[^key-77a0deb197ab235492c2d6aaa495b39c]: S. 79A(8A)(8B) inserted (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 64(3)(b), 105(3); S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(o) (with Sch. 3 para. 7)

[^key-417a7a66f114226b58ef394391776c52]: S. 79A(8) repealed (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 64(3)(a), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 3; S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(o)(z)

[^key-b81a280d74f739eec1228fc2c0c4cf56]: S. 169(2) substituted (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 71, 105(3); S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(r) (with Sch. 3 paras. 6 7)

[^key-9eb466440cd2e325e6c1d17378a079ec]: Words in s. 204(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 28(3)(b)(iii); S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(y), Sch. 2 (with Sch. 3 para. 7)

[^key-5505edfdac5a8188ac1b2f01a77a3c55]: Words in s. 204(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 28(3)(a)(iii); S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(y), Sch. 2 (with Sch. 3 para. 7)

[^key-78952c7fa37f5f0f2f3bf827e33df044]: Words in s. 204(2)(j) inserted (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 28(3)(a)(v)(a); S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(y), Sch. 2 (with Sch. 3 para. 7)

[^key-86b970dbc7d8f21f01511e50992a7c76]: Words in s. 204(2)(j) substituted (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 28(3)(a)(v)(b); S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(y), Sch. 2 (with Sch. 3 para. 7)

[^key-29db3d2fd8a9f1f31da0a1e91fb5d7be]: Words in s. 204(4)(a) inserted (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 8 para. 53(3)(c); S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(y), Sch. 2 (with Sch. 3 para. 7)

[^key-cbbe76a0e335eef1c599ee31b334e382]: Sch. 8 para. 2(7) added (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 65, 105(3); S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(p) (with Sch. 3 para. 7)

[^key-7dfefc2634a7a5e01b0c5dc74b237a4e]: Words in Sch. 22 para. 1(4)(f) substituted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 19 para. 18; S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-b310a53b3045cc8ccd727c456405af71]: S. 20A inserted (1.10.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 28, 105(3); S.I. 2004/2528, art. 2(b) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-c7b4a25ea1cd8ba985567a3d82ecf7a0]: S. 20B inserted (1.10.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 29(1), 105(3); S.I. 2004/2528, art. 2(b) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-b49299d458eb4207d0e0bb3cb0489dc8]: S. 20C inserted (1.10.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 31(1), 105(3); S.I. 2004/2528, art. 2(c) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-313623c6939c4b7e27f8de667540ad76]: Words in s. 34(1) inserted (1.10.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 2(a); S.I. 2004/2528, art. 2(t)(i) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-eb3153a36a95c6c2ca0a73b5e6063924]: Words in s. 34(2) added (1.10.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 2(b); S.I. 2004/2528, art. 2(t)(i) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-8f0b545e3f0374a6d1dc17fca9a2d4ff]: Words in s. 38(3) inserted (1.10.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 31(2), 105(3); S.I. 2004/2528, art. 2(c) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-59555c69ca9a1a274120a9a236c5a9b3]: Words in s. 32(2)(a) substituted (1.10.2004 except in relation to W., 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 1 para. 79(a); S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2; S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

[^key-87a49f1dbfc21ea8e5fbf45613954155]: Words in s. 32(2)(b) inserted (1.10.2004 except in relation to W., 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 1 para. 79(b); S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2; S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

[^key-d82bd025605a6e1473542238a46f5501]: Pt. II Ch. II modified (22.3.2005) by Midland Metro (Wednesbury to Brierley Hill and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/927), Sch. 11 para. 11 (with art. 51)

[^key-6d08d1e1deb198ab21924d8380307c6e]: S. 43(1)(a) modified (1.4.2005) by The Water Act 2003 (Commencement No. 4, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/968), art. 4(1)(3), Sch. 1 para. 5(5)

[^key-9cd4368bb1d1f85f1be6b3ea48fb4e5c]: S. 48(1) modified (1.4.2005) by The Water Act 2003 (Commencement No. 4, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/968), art. 4(1)(3), Sch. 1 paras. 7(10), 8(3)

[^key-e2eaa96807709510ffc195f91bb108ce]: S. 189 modified (1.4.2005) by The Water Act 2003 (Commencement No. 4, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/968), art. 4(1)(3), Sch. 1 paras. 7(10), 8(3), 9

[^key-ff5363a10733830aee1809c6accfd82d]: Ss 27, 27A substituted (1.4.2004 for the insertion of s. 27A, 1.4.2005 in so far as not already in force) for s. 27 by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 6(1), 105(3); S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 1 7); S.I. 2005/968, art. 2(a)

[^key-eb6fbd13c116ede69edfe50acc1ed6e4]: S. 39A inserted (1.4.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 17(1), 105(3); S.I. 2005/968, art. 2(d) (with Sch. 1 para. 2)

[^key-1c0d218ba2c0465f0ec2d34b7515cfd0]: S. 48A inserted (1.4.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 24(1), 105(3) (with s. 24(3)(a)); S.I. 2004/641, art. 5 (with Sch. 3 paras. 4, 7)

[^key-86ed93d3bff1f2f55cf82211188489d6]: S. 28 repealed (1.4.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 6(2), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 1; S.I. 2005/968, art. 2(a)(n)

[^key-ec5bcaa54436552afdd283df29a721c9]: S. 39(3) repealed (1.4.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 16(4), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 1; S.I. 2005/968, art. 2(c)(n)

[^key-68330e6889c84a290ee1306f9212e698]: Words in s. 39(4) substituted (1.4.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 16(5), 105(3); S.I. 2005/968, art. 2(c)

[^key-50f14ffb41d0d2a890b811d753978b96]: Words in s. 48(2) inserted (1.4.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 24(2), 105(3) (with s. 24(3)(b)); S.I. 2004/641, art. 5 (with Sch. 3 paras. 4, 7)

[^key-1b93265b99252df4239b19c30d9795db]: Words in s. 72(1) substituted (1.4.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 17(2), 105(3); S.I. 2005/968, art. 2(d) (with Sch. 1 para. 2)

[^key-194bad99f1c66b1e0531a9011f211bdc]: S. 201 substituted (1.4.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 70, 105(3); S.I. 2005/968, art. 2(k)

[^key-25c839b80972dd6a8b083ff3359357ee]: Words in Sch. 24 Pt. 2 inserted (8.6.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 12 para. 11; S.I. 2005/1444, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-9da6bf01c9a099b3cc9fe14ce253b3d2]: Pt. II Ch. II modified (26.8.2005) by River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2222), art. 1, Sch. 10 para. 14 (with arts. 45(1), 48, Sch. 10 paras. 21, 29)

[^key-bc40c55d4a118e64c701dcc8f9d72395]: Words in s. 204(2)(a) substituted (1.10.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 28(3)(a)(i); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 2(l)(aa)(vi) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-73685e54d1100bdef8d2a34c6a22c71e]: Words in s. 204(2)(c) substituted (1.10.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 28(3)(a)(iv); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 2(l)(aa)(vi) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-9a7796c816b13d734ad4adaf4cf79d30]: S. 204(3)(a)(iii) substituted (1.10.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 28(3)(b)(ii); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 2(l)(aa)(vi) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-0e0aa0a23e80bfb0f7b95eeb1f016ee1]: S. 203(1A) inserted (1.12.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 8 para. 53(2)(a); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 3(c) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-322ff52927406e174ec950881ac3aac4]: S. 203(2A) inserted (1.12.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 8 para. 53(2)(b); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 3(c) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-ec8e1963f523632d47d80fc0d2db5f3a]: S. 203(3) substituted (1.12.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 8 para. 53(2)(c); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 3(c) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-f97c7f82f1134088280d3e21b478c8bd]: S. 203(8) inserted (1.12.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 8 para. 53(2)(f); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 3(c) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-632e936b048ef0ea9c5514e969d37ae9]: Words in s. 203(4) substituted (1.12.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 8 para. 53(2)(d)(i); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 3(c) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-dc3d17c10c1a670fd328e01b3ca2e296]: Words in s. 203(4) inserted (1.12.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 8 para. 53(2)(d)(ii); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 3(c) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-a534ab3641aba9fc8d3db8d0ff3c7f18]: Words in s. 203(5) substituted (1.12.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 8 para. 53(2)(e); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 3(c) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-12edc661676c0c8595fcf5908f13328b]: Words in s. 204(2)(b) substituted (1.12.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 8 para. 53(3)(a); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 3(c) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-2d678ad2cf619ba3021f4dd19ec8320e]: Words in s. 204(2)(c) substituted (1.12.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 8 para. 53(3)(b); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 3(c) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-fb7ee418085e98cf01d4baa3a79059da]: Word in Sch. 25 para. 5(5) inserted (30.3.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 100(2), 107(7) (see also S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2)

[^key-41b1f88ee4ff2691ba46345ce6fa4d49]: S. 25(1)(b) modified (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 3, 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(c) (with Sch. para. 2)

[^key-1dcfa889751a9a398c1111b44b20cab6]: S. 161B applied (with modifications) (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 4(3)(b), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(d)

[^key-698d0038837843a4ce8d93c63cb375e1]: S. 161C applied (with modifications) (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 4(3)(b), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(d)

[^key-f2d875af0e510d83a83f038c737accc4]: S. 120 applied (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 33(3)(a), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(p)

[^key-293c1f5050747451b6cf62ee6e0fedd2]: S. 158 applied (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 33(3)(b), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(p)

[^key-beb4824bde4a2e18e657f3ebb52da4c9]: S. 201 applied (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 33(3)(c), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(p)

[^key-e313ca829778d824312a0e93dacc1786]: S. 216 applied (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 33(3)(d), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(p)

[^key-c6bc977c7576a5a183d2d73a31a6bee7]: S. 222 (as in force immediately before the substitution made by 1995 c. 25, Sch. 21 para. 2(4) and for so long as the substituted s. 222 does not apply to Pt. 2 of this Act) applied (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 33(3)(e), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(p)

[^key-322a61045484a18f3ea9a691503fa2ad]: S. 220 applied (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 33(4), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(p)

[^key-05b9e021c45c47b1710b56e31f6eab55]: S. 37(1)(2) excluded (1.4.2006) by Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/641), regs. 1(2), 7

[^key-980d289f8788495f122c96688e240279]: S. 46A applied (with modifications) (1.4.2006) by Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/641), regs. 1(2), 17

[^key-65594171100140e39f86a5ddfa731a51]: S. 51 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2006) by Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/641), regs. 1(2), 18

[^key-c81019f4412be707c8a7e4a0c1cda57a]: S. 52 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2006) by Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/641), regs. 1(2), 19(1)

[^key-64c0521fd523bfa9b699afee03f07af5]: S. 53 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2006) by Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/641), regs. 1(2), 19(2)

[^key-abf575cd12d77796934102e0689df368]: S. 54 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2006) by Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/641), regs. 1(2), 19(3)

[^key-6280d73f836dfc2810f09bfc95328c06]: S. 55 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2006) by Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/641), regs. 1(2), 20(1)

[^key-ed01cb4cf2d827ccd70020313ba0850e]: S. 56 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2006) by Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/641), regs. 1(2), 20(2)

[^key-1277d47477894f27686f6a5b9c50c941]: S. 60 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2006) by Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/641), regs. 1(2), 23

[^key-e3417a763bfcc630afb89e7689c58f48]: S. 61 excluded (1.4.2006) by Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/641), regs. 1(2), 24

[^key-c816ee55b4ae9b83cb0752f9e1ccf02f]: S. 37(1)(2) applied (1.4.2006) by Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/641), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 2

[^key-75b7f76702feee6854fdc2d7e6c1d951]: S. 37(1)(2) excluded (1.4.2006) by Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/641), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 3

[^key-6f4008bbfc319415f1249c3637a1b70e]: S. 42 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2006) by Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/641), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 7

[^key-8aa8a7a0cccab346af7f5128246bd3e8]: S. 35 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2006) by Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/641), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 8(1)

[^key-d5c0423b2ec92fb222dd68a67f5d90de]: S. 38 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2006) by Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/641), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 8(3)

[^key-335bb7d28bfe78c515bcf6a3ab91bc4a]: S. 39 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2006) by Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/641), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 8(4)

[^key-74a7c1658a8739f76f3360564a66b7b6]: S. 40(1) applied (1.4.2006) by Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/641), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 8(5)

[^key-2b6f1cbdc0564791230790770e08ffa9]: S. 41 applied (1.4.2006) by Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/641), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 8(5)

[^key-101c585c93088b020728e8712cec3035]: S. 24A inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 1(1), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(a) (with Sch. paras. 1, 2)

[^key-73d8702e2869f22ad0a708effff725cc]: Ss. 25A-25C inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 30, 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(o)

[^key-ee43ed3694c0e3945485577ed5e0850d]: S. 36A inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 13(1), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(h) (with Sch. para. 7)

[^key-daf0957a5c7aaf1e6bbef772ca86d7d7]: S. 37A inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 14(2), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(i) (with Sch. paras. 1, 2)

[^key-0f4c17c9431d4be34ae11e4f1ecc6448]: Ss. 59A-59D and cross-heading inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 23(1), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(m) (with Sch. para. 3)

[^key-c3cefd01ddb6e63e0b3cef3b7a77357a]: S. 199A inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 8(6), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(e) (with Sch. paras. 4, 5)

[^key-d0e0484922bab40bb40e1648938e7ede]: Words in s. 20(2)(c) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 28(2); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 4(f) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-c5a53aabeca432d5581413307d94f346]: S. 25(1)(1A) substituted for s. 25(1) (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 2(2), 105(3) (with s. 2(10)); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(b) (with Sch. para. 2)

[^key-282ece5ce46a3f16ffc00b7e1f2f0847]: S. 25(9) added (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 2(5), 105(3) (with s. 2(10)); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(b) (with Sch. para. 2)

[^key-5d78a6af3dcfa8a4e3bd4183d5128c43]: Words in s. 25(2) repealed (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 2(3), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with s. 2(10)); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(b)(s)(ii) (with Sch. para. 2)

[^key-c3b7ac39ad3b9798e21cf195672eac04]: Words in s. 25(5) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 2(4), 105(3) (with s. 2(10)); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(b) (with Sch. para. 2)

[^key-d6fd4ed8f875f67ae642a7fcf4feaa88]: S. 30 repealed (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 8(3), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 1; S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(e)(s)(ii) (with savings in Sch. paras. 4, 5 and in S.I. 2025/462, arts. 1, 53(1) (with arts. 5, 43, 53(7), Sch. 14))

[^key-fc2852d4bb242cb724455fd41e5fff8f]: S. 31 repealed (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 8(3), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 1; S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(e)(s)(ii) (with savings in Sch. paras. 4, 5)

[^key-6beac2b35ad7a42c8a9f506d52490b71]: S. 35(2)(3)(3A) substituted for s. 35(2)(3) (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 11(2), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(f) (with Sch. paras. 6 7(3))

[^key-474f89f12a5164269a1198a65e5e722d]: Words in s. 35(4) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 11(3)(a), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(f) (with Sch. paras. 6 7(3))

[^key-f1a197971db059e9295b67850953e585]: Words in s. 35(4)(a) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 11(3)(b), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(f) (with Sch. paras. 6 7(3))

[^key-4f80b22e0b8012ebcad8e102cff5ea4a]: S. 36 repealed (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 12, 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 1; S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(g)(s)(ii) (with Sch. paras. 1, 2)

[^key-0b5c86720c954228583340a1ab3365eb]: S. 37 substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 14(1), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(i) (with Sch. paras. 1 2)

[^key-f4fde2d7b1294bcd7e4c8c091c8edd50]: Words in s. 38(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 14(3)(a)(i), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(i) (with Sch. paras. 1, 2)

[^key-adf0353b54e0d12acefadf0e1fe113ec]: S. 38(4) added (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 14(3)(a)(ii), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(i) (with Sch. paras. 1, 2)

[^key-24432d15c96f823d57c1db731c82a390]: S. 41(3) added (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 13(2), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(h) (with Sch. para. 7)

[^key-1e44dfd477d328353b5c8609c8dfa9a0]: Word in s. 42(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 14(3)(b), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(i) (with Sch. paras. 1, 2)

[^key-84d1362829b40bce413c213a97358a88]: Words in s. 43(5) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 14(3)(c), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(i) (with Sch. paras. 1, 2)

[^key-be3d7da00226d934a14a585991de5a3e]: S. 45(2A) inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 13(3)(b), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(h) (with Sch. para. 7)

[^key-b9320da66e5001f58a720f8a8bac9eb7]: Words in s. 45(1) inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 13(3)(a), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(h) (with Sch. para. 7)

[^key-a99cfd47e5989f07d7abcc2368bd290f]: S. 46(2A) inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 19(3), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(j) (with Sch. para. 1)

[^key-b2345c678019a81c2465697267a0dcab]: Words in s. 46(2) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 19(2), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(j) (with Sch. para. 1)

[^key-579c413a0057519e8d8c058fc9a8e692]: Words in s. 46(7) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 19(5), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(j) (with Sch. para. 1)

[^key-3f0713d4067f006559201994ffdaa874]: Words in s. 47(1) repealed (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 19(6), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 1; S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(j) (with Sch. para. 1)

[^key-301166041a8988ef8923c347d72572d8]: S. 47(2) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 23(2)(a), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(m) (with Sch. para. 3)

[^key-a897739a1f70b6777a5f80d9bf1117fe]: S. 47(3) repealed (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 23(2)(b), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 1; S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(m) (with Sch. para. 3)

[^key-7cfeee153fa528ea05cda24601fe41f0]: S. 49 repealed (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 23(4)(5), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 1; S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(m)(s)(ii) (with Sch. para. 3)

[^key-64ddcc9a041f7318c71c0ad65ed69b58]: S. 50 repealed (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 23(4)(5), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 1; S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(m)(s)(ii) (with Sch. para. 3)

[^key-f78c750e42dbe550fc882d7bea1f9a29]: S. 51(2A) inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 4; S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(s)(i)

[^key-26c2e2d38f97e9ec16d91c3a7c88b076]: S. 51(1A)-(1G) inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 21(3), 105(3) (with s. 21(5)); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(k)

[^key-5e9e11e171d26e4a27b82d1d693b27de]: Words in s. 51(1) inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 21(2), 105(3) (with s. 21(5)); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(k)

[^key-fa5efe0f9725cc4405973d9421df6ca0]: S. 52(1A) inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 22(2), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(l)

[^key-8eb12d9d8969de66c38c350fcdc94905]: S. 52(8) repealed (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 22(7), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 1; S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(l)(s)(ii)

[^key-b7ba7d805ca94a567e02bea4d2aa0b74]: S. 52(4)(b) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 22(3), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(l)

[^key-825429b95d6f5dacecc15c2c0b8c29e8]: Words in s. 52(5) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 22(4), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(l)

[^key-e341467d7e20e1bafc06538596738a56]: S. 52(6) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 22(5), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(l)

[^key-3ee1b9d8f2af6c0a9ba1e3c07d43d83c]: S. 52(7) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 22(6), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(l)

[^key-6cf46e8eefdd040f29d50092b834d5e4]: S. 61(4A)(4B) inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 25(3), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(n)

[^key-c164644959cbcb3688a2f43ed0f2c3e4]: S. 64(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 2(7), 105(3) (with s. 2(10)); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(b) (with Sch. para. 2)

[^key-7ce03c17f21a7db217d49c236226bd9f]: Words in s. 66(2)(c)(ii) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 14(3)(d), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(i) (with Sch. paras. 1, 2)

[^key-7f55e260c2edb5cb974bf979e30bb6ec]: S. 66(2)(a) repealed (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 7, Sch. 9 Pt. 3; S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(s)(i)

[^key-9028be9db8cb94e985b631280b71ad13]: Words in s. 67(1)(2) inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 8(2); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(s)(i)

[^key-7b41327b35a074249f9b50158b9bd47e]: Words in s. 67(8) inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 2(8), 105(3) (with s. 2(10)); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(b) (with Sch. para. 2)

[^key-3d5520f4c289de071bd6ebea8b93f6b1]: Words in s. 67(8) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 8(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(s)(i)

[^key-f1066931a6a0041ac9d99b478c3b7326]: Words in s. 70 substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 8(4), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(e) (with Sch. paras. 4, 5)

[^key-c174ec1a29fd32de3c09d81e87a32539]: Words in s. 72(1) inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 1(2), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(a) (with Sch. paras. 1, 2)

[^key-961e1dd009d241747e49774de131bf5e]: Words in s. 72(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 2(9), 105(3) (with s. 2(10)); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(b) (with Sch. para. 2)

[^key-fca3428f13fc8ab4848b1927a4663024]: S. 125(2) repealed (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 10, Sch. 9 Pt. 3; S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(s)

[^key-4e5be603fce4439bf5820a9b26ee54fa]: Words in s. 189(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 23(3), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(m) (with Sch. para. 3)

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