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Water (Scotland) Act 1980 (Chapter 45).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate the enactments relating to water in Scotland.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Freshwater resources management Institution Policy/planning Water supply Sewerage Water abstraction Water quality standards Contract/agreement Water shortage/drought Freshwater pollution Groundwater Well sinking/boreholes Pollution control
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Act makes provision with respect to water supply and water resources development, management and protection in Scotland, defines powers and duties of water authorities and provides with respect to other matters of administration of water supply and water management and conservation.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Provision of Water and Sewerage Services (Reasonable Cost) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.S.I. No. 79 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Water supply, Sewerage, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Public Water Supplies (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. No. 364 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Potable water, Residues, Food quality control/food safety, Water supply, Monitoring, Inspection, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Enforcement/compliance, Water abstraction, Water conservation zone, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Water Resources (Scotland) Act 2013 (Asp 5 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Ecosystem preservation, Climate change, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Institution, Water supply, Sewerage, Water abstraction, Water quality standards, Water shortage/drought

Source: FAO, FAOLEX