PART 5Water
Storm overflows
I183Reduction of adverse impacts of storm overflows
In Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991, after section 141DB insert—
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.