Water Resources Act 1991

Made: 25-07-1991 | Laid: 14-07-2021 | Forced: 14-07-2021 | Revoked: 14-07-2021

Overview


This Act aims to prevent and minimise the pollution and misuse of water in the UK, governing the quality and quantity of water in the UK by outlining the functions of the Environment Agency and setting out offences relating to water usage, discharge consents and possible defences to offences. The Environment Agency has the power to bring criminal charges against people or companies responsible for crimes concerning water.

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