Water Industry Act 1991

[93A Duty to promote the efficient use of water.E+W

(1)It shall be the duty of every water undertaker [F1or licensed water supplier] to promote the efficient use of water by its customers.

(2)The duty of a water undertaker [F1or licensed water supplier] under this section shall be enforceable under section 18 above—

(a)by the Secretary of State; or

(b)with the consent of or in accordance with a general authorisation given by the Secretary of State, by the Director.

(3)Nothing in this Part shall have effect to authorise or require a water undertaker [F1or licensed water supplier] to impose any requirement on any of its customers or potential customers.]

Textual Amendments

F1Words in s. 93A(1)(2)(3) inserted (1.12.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 101(1), 105(3), Sch. 8 para. 29; S.I. 2005/2714, art. 3(c) (with Sch. para. 8)