141DCReduction of adverse impacts of storm overflows

1

A sewerage undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in England must secure a progressive reduction in the adverse impacts of discharges from the undertaker’s storm overflows.

2

The reference in subsection (1) to reducing adverse impacts includes—

a

reducing adverse impacts on the environment, and

b

reducing adverse impacts on public health.

3

The duty of a sewerage undertaker under this section is enforceable under section 18 by—

a

the Secretary of State, or

b

the Authority with the consent of or in accordance with a general authorisation given by the Secretary of State.