Section 93A: Duty to promote the efficient use of water.

Water Industry Act 1991 · 1991 c. 56View on legislation.gov.uk

Part IIIA: Promotion of the Efficient Use of Water

It shall be the duty of every water undertaker or water supply licensee to promote the efficient use of water by that person's customers.

The duty of a water undertaker or water supply licensee under this section shall be enforceable under section 18 above—

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

Nothing in this Part shall have effect to authorise or require a water undertaker or water supply licensee to impose any requirement on any of that person's customers or potential customers.

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