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Reservoirs Act 1975 (Cap. 23).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Document type
Legislation
Date
1975
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make further provision against escapes of water from large reservoirs or from lakes or lochs artificially created or enlarged.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Inland waters Waterworks Flood Inspection Monitoring Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Act sets out a new regulatory regime for the construction, enlargement and operation of artificial reservoirs of water in the United Kingdom. It also provides for monitoring and inspections by public authorities and measures of enforcement. It shall be the duty of each local authority to establish and maintain for their area a register showing the large raised reservoirs situated wholly or partly in the area. The Act also defines offences.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Reservoirs Act 1975 (Capacity, Registration, Prescribed Forms, etc.) (England) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 1677 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Inland waters, Waterworks, Flood, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Reservoirs Act 1975 (Exemptions, Appeals and Inspections) (England) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 1896 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Inland waters, Waterworks, Flood, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Reservoirs Act 1975 (Referees) (Appointment, Procedure and Costs) (England) Rules 2013 (S.I. No. 1676 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Inland waters, Waterworks, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Reservoirs Act 1975 (Capacity, Registration, Prescribed Forms, etc.) (Wales) Regulations 2016 (W.S.I. No. 80 (W. 37) of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Inland waters, Waterworks, Data collection/reporting, Flood, Hazards, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Reservoirs Act 1975 (Exemptions, Appeals and Inspections) (Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 78 (W. 35) of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Inland waters, Waterworks, Flood, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX