Flood and Water Management Act 2010

“Drainage system”

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1(1)In this Schedule “drainage system” means a structure designed to receive rainwater except—

(a)a public sewer, or

(b)a natural watercourse.

(2)The reference to a structure includes a reference to—

(a)any part of an existing or proposed structure, and

(b)any feature or aspect of a design that is intended to receive or facilitate the receipt of rainwater.

(3)“Public sewer” has the meaning given by section 219(1) of the Water Industry Act 1991.

(4)“Natural watercourse” means a river or stream.