1. This Order may be cited as the Water Undertakers (Extension of Byelaws) Order 1997 and shall come into force on 10th January 1997.
2. The byelaws listed in column (2) of the Schedule and made by, or having effect as if made by, the water undertakers listed in column (1) of the Schedule under section 17 of the Water Act 1945 (prevention of waste of water etc.) shall remain in force until 30th September 1998.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State
N. W. Summerton
An Under-Secretary in the
Department of the Environment
9th January 1997