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Water Act 1989, Cross Heading: The Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30) is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 14 November 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

The Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30)E+W

55(1)Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978 (definitions of words and expressions) shall be amended as follows.E+W

(2)After the definition of “Secretary of State” there shall be inserted the following definition—

Sewerage undertaker”, in relation to England and Wales, shall be construed in accordance with section 11 of the Water Act 1989.

(3)For the definitions of “Water authority” and “water authority area” there shall be substituted the following definition—

Water undertaker”, in relation to England and Wales, shall be construed in accordance with section 11 of the Water Act 1989.

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