C1C2C5C4C3 Part III WATER SUPPLY
Part III: definition of "water fittings" applied (01.12.1991) by Statutory Water Companies Act 1991 (c. 58, SIF 130), ss. 15(1), 17(2).
Pt. 3 modified (E.) (24.3.2011) by The Hull and Goole Port Health Authority Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/939), arts. 1(1), 9, Sch. 2
Pt. 3 functions transferred and modified (14.6.2016) by The River Tees Port Health Authority Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/644), arts. 1(1), 9, Sch. 2
Pt. 3: functions etc. assigned to the port health authority and modified (31.3.2017) by The Weymouth Port Health Authority Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/558), arts. 1(1), 9, Sch. 2 (with art. 9(3))
chapter III Quality and Sufficiency of Supplies
Waste, contamination, misuse etc.
76F2Temporary bans on use
1
A water undertaker may prohibit one or more specified uses of water supplied F3by means of its supply system if it thinks that it is experiencing, or may experience, a serious shortage of water for distribution.
2
Only the following uses of water may be prohibited—
a
watering a garden using a hosepipe;
b
cleaning a private motor-vehicle using a hosepipe;
c
watering plants on domestic or other non-commercial premises using a hosepipe;
d
cleaning a private leisure boat using a hosepipe;
e
filling or maintaining a domestic swimming or paddling pool;
f
drawing water, using a hosepipe, for domestic recreational use;
g
filling or maintaining a domestic pond using a hosepipe;
h
filling or maintaining an ornamental fountain;
i
cleaning walls, or windows, of domestic premises using a hosepipe;
j
cleaning paths or patios using a hosepipe;
k
cleaning other artificial outdoor surfaces using a hosepipe.
3
The Minister may by order—
a
add a non-domestic purpose to the list in subsection (2);
b
remove a purpose from the list in subsection (2).
4
A prohibition must specify—
a
the date from which it applies, and
b
the area to which it applies (which may be all or part of the undertaker's area).
5
A person who contravenes a prohibition—
a
is guilty of an offence, and
b
is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
6
A water undertaker which issues a prohibition must make arrangements for a reasonable reduction of charges which are made in respect of prohibited uses (including arrangements for repayment or credit where charges are paid in advance).
7
A water undertaker may vary or revoke a prohibition.
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The reference in subsection (1) to the supply system of a water undertaker is to be construed in accordance with section 17B.
Part III: definition of "consumer" applied (01.12.1991) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130), ss. 176(7), 225(2).