(This note is not part of the Order)

The Water Authorities (Successor Companies) Order 1989 made under section 4(2) of the Water Act 1989 nominated successor companies to take over the functions of the water authorities established in England and Wales by the Water Act 1973 (c. 37) so far as they relate to the supply of water and sewerage services.

This Order, made under section 83(1) of the 1989 Act, nominates public limited companies of which the successor companies are to become subsidiaries.