EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Regulation)

Regulation 2(a) suspends the requirement, as stated in Article 81 of the Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (the Order), for Northern Ireland Water to install water meters at all new domestic water connections.

Regulation 2(b) suspends the requirement for Northern Ireland Water to install water meters where a connection notice has been served but has not yet been installed at the commencement date of the Regulation.

Regulation 3 suspends the requirement for Northern Ireland Water to approve or publish specifications for water meters for use in private domestic dwellings.