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ਜਾਣ-ਪਛਾਣ
Water and sewerage law in England & Wales is governed primarily by the Water Industry Act 1991, the Water Resources Act 1991, and the Water Act 2014. Ofwat regulates the water and sewerage companies as economic regulator, while the Environment Agency regulates water quality and abstraction. The Drinking Water Inspectorate ensures drinking water quality standards. Water companies have duties to supply wholesome water, provide sewerage services, and maintain their infrastructure.
ਮੂਲ ਸਿਧਾਂਤ
Duty to Supply — Water companies have a duty to supply wholesome water for domestic purposes to premises in their area (s.52 WIA 1991).
Water Quality — Must meet standards set in the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016, enforced by the Drinking Water Inspectorate.
Sewerage — Sewerage undertakers must provide and maintain a system of public sewers (s.94 WIA 1991). Right to connect to public sewers.
Water Pollution — Criminal offence to cause or knowingly permit polluting matter to enter controlled waters (s.85 Water Resources Act 1991).
Abstraction Licensing — Licences required to abstract water from rivers, lakes, or underground sources (Water Resources Act 1991).
Ofwat Regulation — Ofwat sets price controls, performance standards, and promotes competition in the water industry.
ਮੁੱਖ ਐਕਟ
Water Industry Act 1991
Water Resources Act 1991
Water Act 2014
ਆਮ ਸਥਿਤੀਆਂ
Water supply contamination
Report to the water company and the Drinking Water Inspectorate. The company has a duty to supply wholesome water. Civil claim for damages and potential prosecution.
Sewage flooding your property
Contact the sewerage company immediately. They have a duty to maintain public sewers. Right to compensation under internal sewer flooding schemes.