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PART II REGULATORY AUTHORITIES AND GENERAL DUTIESPrevious MatchNext Match
The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility RegulationPrevious MatchNext Match
General dutiesPrevious MatchNext Match
6.General duties with respect to water industryPrevious MatchNext Match
7.Guidance on social and environmental mattersPrevious MatchNext Match
8.General environmental and recreational dutiesPrevious MatchNext Match
9.Environmental duties with respect to areas of special interestPrevious MatchNext Match
10.Codes of practice with respect to environmental and recreational dutiesPrevious MatchNext Match
11.Co-operation between water regulatorsPrevious MatchNext Match
12.General duties with respect to the water industryPrevious MatchNext Match
PART III APPOINTMENT AND REGULATION OF UNDERTAKERSPrevious MatchNext Match
CHAPTER I APPOINTMENTSPrevious MatchNext Match
Making of appointmentsPrevious MatchNext Match
13.Appointment of relevant undertakersPrevious MatchNext Match
14.Continuity of appointments, replacement appointments, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
15.Procedure with respect to appointments and variationsPrevious MatchNext Match
16.Duties affecting making of appointments and variationsPrevious MatchNext Match
17.Transitional provision with respect to replacement appointmentsPrevious MatchNext Match
Modification of appointment conditionsPrevious MatchNext Match
22.References under Article 21: time limitsPrevious MatchNext Match
23.References under Article 21: powers of investigationPrevious MatchNext Match
24.Reports on modification referencesPrevious MatchNext Match
26.CMA's power of veto following reportPrevious MatchNext Match
27.CMA's power of veto following report: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match
28.Modification by order under other statutory provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match
CHAPTER II ENFORCEMENT AND INSOLVENCYPrevious MatchNext Match
Restrictions on voluntary winding up and insolvency proceedingsPrevious MatchNext Match
CHAPTER III CONSUMER PROTECTION: THE GENERAL CONSUMER COUNCILPrevious MatchNext Match
45.The General Consumer Council: preliminaryPrevious MatchNext Match
46.Forward work programme of the CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match
47.Co-operation between the Council and other authoritiesPrevious MatchNext Match
48.Acquisition and review of informationPrevious MatchNext Match
49.Provision of advice and information to public authorities and other personsPrevious MatchNext Match
50.Provision of information to consumersPrevious MatchNext Match
51.Power to publish information and advice about consumer mattersPrevious MatchNext Match
52.Provision of information to the CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match
53.Provision of information by the CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match
54.Articles 52 and 53: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match
56.Power of the Council to investigate other mattersPrevious MatchNext Match
57.Restrictions on disclosure of information by the CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match
59.Provision of statistical information about complaintsPrevious MatchNext Match
CHAPTER IV MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTARYPrevious MatchNext Match
PART IV WATER SUPPLYPrevious MatchNext Match
CHAPTER I GENERAL DUTIES OF WATER UNDERTAKERSPrevious MatchNext Match
General water supply dutiesPrevious MatchNext Match
65.General duty to maintain water supply system, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
66.Standards of performance in connection with water supplyPrevious MatchNext Match
67.Information with respect to levels of performancePrevious MatchNext Match
68.Information to be given to customers about overall performancePrevious MatchNext Match
69.Procedure for making regulations under Article 66Previous MatchNext Match
Water resource management and drought plansPrevious MatchNext Match
70.Water resources management plans: preparation ...Previous MatchNext Match
70A.Water resources management plans: review, consultation, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
71.Water resources management plans: publication and representationsPrevious MatchNext Match
72.Water resources management plans: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match
73A.Combination of water resources management plans and drought plansPrevious MatchNext Match
CHAPTER II SUPPLY DUTIESPrevious MatchNext Match
Major suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match
75.Variation and termination of bulk supply agreementsPrevious MatchNext Match
76.Duty to comply with water main requisitionPrevious MatchNext Match
77.Financial conditions of compliancePrevious MatchNext Match
78.Determination of completion date and routes for requisitioned mainPrevious MatchNext Match
Domestic connectionsPrevious MatchNext Match
79.Duty to make connections with mainPrevious MatchNext Match
80.Duty to carry out ancillary works for the purpose of making domestic connectionPrevious MatchNext Match
81.Conditions of connection concerning meteringPrevious MatchNext Match
82.Conditions of connection with water mainPrevious MatchNext Match
83.Interest on sums deposited in pursuance of the deposit conditionPrevious MatchNext Match
84.Restrictions on imposition of condition requiring separate service pipesPrevious MatchNext Match
85.Time for performance of connection etc. dutiesPrevious MatchNext Match
Adoption of water mains and service pipesPrevious MatchNext Match
Other suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match
94.Supplies for non-domestic purposesPrevious MatchNext Match
95.Determinations on requests for non-domestic suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match
96.Duty to provide a supply of water etc. for fire-fightingPrevious MatchNext Match
97.Specially requested fire hydrantsPrevious MatchNext Match
98.Supplies for other public purposesPrevious MatchNext Match
DisconnectionsPrevious MatchNext Match
99.Disconnections for the carrying out of necessary worksPrevious MatchNext Match
100.Disconnections for non-payment of chargesPrevious MatchNext Match
101.Disconnections at request of customerPrevious MatchNext Match
102.General duties of undertakers with respect to disconnectionsPrevious MatchNext Match
CHAPTER III QUALITY AND SUFFICIENCY OF SUPPLYPrevious MatchNext Match
General obligations of water undertakersPrevious MatchNext Match
Waste, contamination, misuse, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
113.Offences of contaminating, wasting and misusing water, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
114.Regulations for preventing contamination, waste, etc and with respect to water fittingsPrevious MatchNext Match
115.Power to prevent damage and to take steps to prevent contamination, waste, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
Insufficient or unwholesome piped suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match
Private suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match
118.General functions of DOE in relation to private suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match
119.Remedial powers in relation to private suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match
120.Confirmation of private supply noticesPrevious MatchNext Match
121.Enforcement and variation of private supply noticePrevious MatchNext Match
122.Powers to do works in relation to private suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match
123.Power of DOE to obtain information relating to private suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match
CHAPTER IV FLUORIDATIONPrevious MatchNext Match
126.Fluoridation of water supplies at request of DHSSPSPrevious MatchNext Match
127.Target concentration of fluoridePrevious MatchNext Match
128.Fluoridation arrangements: determination of termsPrevious MatchNext Match
129.Fluoridation arrangements: compliancePrevious MatchNext Match
130.Power to vary permitted fluoridation agentsPrevious MatchNext Match
131.Power to vary target concentration of fluoridePrevious MatchNext Match
133.Indemnities in respect of fluoridationPrevious MatchNext Match
CHAPTER V SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS OF PART IVPrevious MatchNext Match
PART V USE OF WATERPrevious MatchNext Match
CHAPTER I DROUGHTPrevious MatchNext Match
Drought ordersPrevious MatchNext Match
138.Provisions and duration of drought orderPrevious MatchNext Match
139.Provisions of drought order restricting use of waterPrevious MatchNext Match
140.Provisions of drought order with respect to abstraction and dischargesPrevious MatchNext Match
142.Compensation and charges where drought order madePrevious MatchNext Match
CHAPTER II PROMOTION OF THE EFFICIENT USE OF WATERPrevious MatchNext Match
145.Duty to promote efficient use of waterPrevious MatchNext Match
146.Power of the Authority to impose requirements on water undertakersPrevious MatchNext Match
147.Publicity of requirements imposed under Article 146Previous MatchNext Match
148.Information as to compliance with requirements under Article 146Previous MatchNext Match
PART VI SEWERAGE SERVICESPrevious MatchNext Match
CHAPTER I GENERAL FUNCTIONS OF SEWERAGE UNDERTAKERSPrevious MatchNext Match
Principal duties and standards of performancePrevious MatchNext Match
149.General duty to provide sewerage systemPrevious MatchNext Match
150.Standards of performance in connection with provision of sewerage servicesPrevious MatchNext Match
151.Information with respect to levels of performancePrevious MatchNext Match
152.Procedure for regulations under Article 150Previous MatchNext Match
153.Information to be given to customers about overall performancePrevious MatchNext Match
CHAPTER II PROVISION OF SEWERAGE SERVICESPrevious MatchNext Match
Requisition of public sewer or lateral drainPrevious MatchNext Match
Provision of sewers other than by requisitionPrevious MatchNext Match
Adoption of sewers , sustainable drainage systems and waste water treatment worksPrevious MatchNext Match
159.Adoption of sewers , sustainable drainage systems and waste water treatment worksPrevious MatchNext Match
160.Adoption under Article 159: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match
161.Agreements to adopt sewer, drain , sustainable drainage system or waste water treatment works at future datePrevious MatchNext Match
162.Appeals with respect to adoptionPrevious MatchNext Match
Communication of drains and private sewers with public sewersPrevious MatchNext Match
163.Right to communicate with public sewersPrevious MatchNext Match
163A.Communication as of right only where adoption agreement entered intoPrevious MatchNext Match
164.Right of sewerage undertaker to undertake the making of communications with public sewersPrevious MatchNext Match
165.Communication works by person entitled to communicationPrevious MatchNext Match
Provisions protecting public sewersPrevious MatchNext Match
168.Restrictions on use of public sewersPrevious MatchNext Match
169.Requirement that proposed drain , sewer or sustainable drainage system be constructed so as to form part of general systemPrevious MatchNext Match
170.Power to alter drainage system of premises in areaPrevious MatchNext Match
171.Power to investigate defective drain , sewer or sustainable drainage system Previous MatchNext Match
CHAPTER III TRADE EFFLUENTPrevious MatchNext Match
Consent for discharge of trade effluent into public sewerPrevious MatchNext Match
Consents on an applicationPrevious MatchNext Match
178.Applications for the discharge of special category effluentPrevious MatchNext Match
180.Appeals to the Authority with respect to decisions on applications etc.Previous MatchNext Match
181.Appeals with respect to the discharge of special category effluentPrevious MatchNext Match
184.Appeals with respect to variations of consentPrevious MatchNext Match
185.Review by DOE of consents relating to special category effluentPrevious MatchNext Match
Application for variation of time for discharge Previous MatchNext Match
Agreements with respect to the disposal etc. of trade effluent Previous MatchNext Match
References and reviews relating to special category effluentPrevious MatchNext Match
Supplemental provisions of Chapter IIIPrevious MatchNext Match
193.Restrictions on power to fix charges under Chapter IIIPrevious MatchNext Match
194.Power of DOE to require information for the purpose of its functions in relation to special category effluentPrevious MatchNext Match
197.Meaning of “special category effluent”Previous MatchNext Match
198.Power to apply Chapter III to specified activitiesPrevious MatchNext Match
PART VII FINANCIAL PROVISIONSPrevious MatchNext Match
CHAPTER I CHARGESPrevious MatchNext Match
Manner of fixing chargesPrevious MatchNext Match
202.Regulations as to provisions to be included in charges schemesPrevious MatchNext Match
204.Right of consumer to elect for charging by reference to volumePrevious MatchNext Match
205.Restriction on undertakers' power to require fixing of charges by reference to volumePrevious MatchNext Match
207.Charging for emergency use of waterPrevious MatchNext Match
Charging for services provided with the help of an undertakerPrevious MatchNext Match
CHAPTER II FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR UNDERTAKERSPrevious MatchNext Match
PART VIII UNDERTAKERS' POWERS AND WORKSPrevious MatchNext Match
CHAPTER I UNDERTAKERS' POWERSPrevious MatchNext Match
Other works powersPrevious MatchNext Match
221.Power to carry out works and discharge surface water for sewerage purposesPrevious MatchNext Match
222.Power to deal with foul water and pollutionPrevious MatchNext Match
223.Works in connection with meteringPrevious MatchNext Match
225.Agreements for works with respect to water sourcesPrevious MatchNext Match
Entry to land, etc. by relevant undertakersPrevious MatchNext Match
CHAPTER II PROTECTION OF UNDERTAKERS' WORKS, APPARATUS, ETC.Previous MatchNext Match
CHAPTER III SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO UNDERTAKERS' POWERSPrevious MatchNext Match
Vesting of works in undertakerPrevious MatchNext Match
242.Compensation for loss or damage caused by works etc.Previous MatchNext Match
243.Complaints with respect to the exercise of works powers on private land, etcPrevious MatchNext Match
244.Codes of practice with respect to work on private landPrevious MatchNext Match
245.Protection for particular undertakingsPrevious MatchNext Match
246.Power of certain undertakers to alter public sewers, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
247.Duty to move pipes etc. in certain casesPrevious MatchNext Match
248.Protective provisions in respect of watercourses etc.Previous MatchNext Match
250.Power to sell materials deriving from worksPrevious MatchNext Match
PART IX INFORMATIONPrevious MatchNext Match
Publication of certain information and advicePrevious MatchNext Match
Powers to acquire and duties to provide informationPrevious MatchNext Match
260.Duties of undertakers to provide the Department with informationPrevious MatchNext Match
261.Power to require information for enforcement purposesPrevious MatchNext Match
262.Provision of information to sewerage undertakers with respect to trade effluent dischargesPrevious MatchNext Match
263.Exchange of metering information between undertakersPrevious MatchNext Match
264.Information sharing for purposes of special provision in charges schemePrevious MatchNext Match
Restriction on disclosure of informationPrevious MatchNext Match
PART X REORGANISATION OF THE INDUSTRYPrevious MatchNext Match
Transfer to successor company of certain assets and liabilities of the DepartmentPrevious MatchNext Match
PART XI AMENDMENTS TO THE WATER ORDERPrevious MatchNext Match
281.Relationship of Part II of Water Order with other statutory provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match
282.Charges for transfer of discharge consentPrevious MatchNext Match
285.Restriction on disclosure of informationPrevious MatchNext Match
287.Liability to prosecution for certain offencesPrevious MatchNext Match
288.Application of Part II of the Water Order to the CrownPrevious MatchNext Match
289.Matters to be taken into account in exercising certain functions under Part III of Water OrderPrevious MatchNext Match
PART XII MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTALPrevious MatchNext Match
MiscellaneousPrevious MatchNext Match
294.Directions in the interests of national securityPrevious MatchNext Match
295.Directions for preserving services or mitigating effects of emergencyPrevious MatchNext Match
296.Abolition of Northern Ireland Water CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match
298.Civil liability of water undertaker for escape of water, etcPrevious MatchNext Match
SupplementalPrevious MatchNext Match
301A.Consent to receive notices or other documents by electronic communicationPrevious MatchNext Match
302A.Transitional provisions (Environmental Better Regulation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016)Previous MatchNext Match
304.Construction of provision conferring powers by reference to undertakers' functionsPrevious MatchNext Match
306.Supplementary, incidental, consequential, transitional provision etc.Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1Previous MatchNext Match
TRANSITIONAL PROVISION ON TERMINATION OF APPOINTMENTSPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 2Previous MatchNext Match
PREMISES NOT TO BE DISCONNECTED FOR NON-PAYMENT OF CHARGESPrevious MatchNext Match
1.(1) Any dwelling which is occupied by a person as...Previous MatchNext Match
2.(1) Any house in multiple occupation which does not constitute...Previous MatchNext Match
3.(1) Accommodation for the elderly in which a person has...Previous MatchNext Match
4.A hospital within the meaning of Article 2(2) of the...Previous MatchNext Match
5.(1) Premises used— (a) for the provision of primary medical...Previous MatchNext Match
6.Any of the following (within the meaning of the Health...Previous MatchNext Match
7.A school within the meaning of the Education and Libraries...Previous MatchNext Match
8.(1) Premises used by— (a) an institution of further education...Previous MatchNext Match
9.Premises used for the provision of day care for children...Previous MatchNext Match
10.A prison, young offenders centre or juvenile justice centre. Previous MatchNext Match
11.Any premises which are used solely for detaining persons under...Previous MatchNext Match
12.Premises occupied for the purposes of the police. Previous MatchNext Match
13.Premises occupied for the purposes of the Northern Ireland Fire...Previous MatchNext Match
14.Premises occupied for the purposes of the provision of an...Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 3Previous MatchNext Match
PROCEDURE FOR ORDERS RELATING TO PRESSURE AND CONSTANCYPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 4Previous MatchNext Match
RIGHTS OF ENTRYPrevious MatchNext Match
PART I RIGHTS REQUIRING NOTICE FOR ENTRY TO NON-BUSINESS PREMISESPrevious MatchNext Match
PART II OTHER RIGHTS OF ENTRY AND RELATED POWERSPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 5Previous MatchNext Match
PROCEEDINGS ON APPLICATION FOR A DROUGHT ORDERPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 6Previous MatchNext Match
COMPENSATION IN RESPECT OF DROUGHT ORDERSPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 7Previous MatchNext Match
COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF LANDPrevious MatchNext Match
PART I COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF LAND BY RELEVANT UNDERTAKERSPrevious MatchNext Match
1.(1) Where a relevant undertaker proposes to acquire, otherwise than...Previous MatchNext Match
2.(1) Except with the consent of the Authority, no application...Previous MatchNext Match
3.(1) The power to make a vesting order under paragraph...Previous MatchNext Match
4.(1) Nothing in this Schedule shall authorise the acquisition, without...Previous MatchNext Match
5.Schedule 6 to the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972...Previous MatchNext Match
PART II LAND OF RELEVANT UNDERTAKERS EXCLUDED FROM COMPULSORY PURCHASEPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 8Previous MatchNext Match
PROCEDURE RELATING TO BYELAWS UNDER ARTICLE 218Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 9Previous MatchNext Match
ORDERS CONFERRING COMPULSORY WORKS POWERSPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 10Previous MatchNext Match
PROTECTIVE PROVISIONS IN RESPECT OF CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGSPrevious MatchNext Match
PART I PROVISIONS APPLYING GENERALLYPrevious MatchNext Match
General provisions protecting undertakingsPrevious MatchNext Match
Protection for statutory powers and jurisdictionPrevious MatchNext Match
Special protection for certain undertakings in respect of street worksPrevious MatchNext Match
Protection for electronic communications networks Previous MatchNext Match
PART II FURTHER PROTECTIVE PROVISIONS IN RESPECT OF SEWERAGE POWERSPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 11Previous MatchNext Match
THE TRANSFER SCHEMEPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 12Previous MatchNext Match
AMENDMENTSPrevious MatchNext Match
The Public Health (Ireland) Act 1878 (c. 52)Previous MatchNext Match
The Water Supplies and Sewerage Act (Northern Ireland) 1945 (c. 17)Previous MatchNext Match
The Requisitioned Land and War Works Act 1948 (c. 17)Previous MatchNext Match
The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33)Previous MatchNext Match
The Lough Neagh and Lower Bann Drainage and Navigation Act (Northern Ireland) 1955 (c. 15)Previous MatchNext Match
The Nuclear Installations Act 1965 (c. 57)Previous MatchNext Match
The Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 (c. 17)Previous MatchNext Match
The Mineral Development Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (c. 35)Previous MatchNext Match
The Land Registration Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 (c. 18)Previous MatchNext Match
The Drainage (Northern Ireland) Order 1973 (NI 1)Previous MatchNext Match
The Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25)Previous MatchNext Match
The Rates (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 (NI 28)Previous MatchNext Match
The Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (NI 9)Previous MatchNext Match
The Pollution Control and Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (NI 19)Previous MatchNext Match
The Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (NI 12)Previous MatchNext Match
The Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (NI 3)Previous MatchNext Match
The Judgments Enforcement (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (NI 6)Previous MatchNext Match
The Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)Previous MatchNext Match
The General Consumer Council (Northern Ireland) Order 1984 (NI 12)Previous MatchNext Match
The Nature Conservation and Amenity Lands (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (NI 1)Previous MatchNext Match
The Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (NI 2)Previous MatchNext Match
The Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (NI 6)Previous MatchNext Match
The Business Names (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (NI 7)Previous MatchNext Match
The Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (NI 20)Previous MatchNext Match
The Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (NI19)Previous MatchNext Match
The Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (NI 7)Previous MatchNext Match
The Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (NI 11)Previous MatchNext Match
The Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (c. 8)Previous MatchNext Match
The Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (NI 1)Previous MatchNext Match
The Radioactive Substances Act 1993 (c. 12)Previous MatchNext Match
The Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1993 (NI 15)Previous MatchNext Match
The Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (NI 1)Previous MatchNext Match
The Street Works (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (NI 19)Previous MatchNext Match
The Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (NI 2)Previous MatchNext Match
The Ombudsman (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (NI 8)Previous MatchNext Match
The Industrial Pollution Control (Northern Ireland) Order 1997(NI 18)Previous MatchNext Match
Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (NI 19)Previous MatchNext Match
The Water (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (NI 6)Previous MatchNext Match
The Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)Previous MatchNext Match
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36)Previous MatchNext Match
The Capital Allowances Act 2001 (c. 2)Previous MatchNext Match
The Social Security Fraud Act (Northern Ireland) 2001 (c. 17)Previous MatchNext Match
The Company Directors Disqualification (Northern Ireland) Order 2002 (NI 4)Previous MatchNext Match
The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (NI 6)Previous MatchNext Match
The Fire and Rescue Service (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (NI 9)Previous MatchNext Match
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