Water Industry Act 1999 (Chapter 9). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision England Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make further provision in relation to England and Wales as to charges in respect of the supply of water and the provision of sewerage services and to make provision in relation to Scotland for the establishment and functions of a Water Industry Commissioner for Scotland; and for connected purposes. Subject Water Keyword Basic legislation Water supply Sewerage Institution Water charges Industrial water use Data collection/reporting Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Please see section 17. Abstract For England and Wales, the Act provides new entitlements for water consumers, particularly household customers. It prohibits the disconnection of the water supply to homes for reasons of non-payment. It gives many water consumers new rights to choose the basis on which they are charged for water and sewerage services. It allows for rateable value to continue to be used as a basis of unmeasured charging after 31 March 2000. It also allows for the Secretary of State to make regulations concerning Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Amends Water Industry Act 1991 (Chapter 56). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1991 Keyword: Water supply, Sewerage, Institution, Waterworks, Potable water, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water charges, Industrial water use, Irrigation, Access-to-information Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Water Industry (Prescribed Conditions) Regulations 1999 (S.I. No. 3442 of 1999). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1999 Keyword: Water supply, Water charges Source: FAO, FAOLEX Water Industry (Charges) (Vulnerable Groups) Regulations 1999 (S.I. No. 3441 of 1999). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1999 | Repealed Keyword: Water supply, Water charges Source: FAO, FAOLEX