Made under the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025
1 statutory instrument made using powers in the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2025
- Department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Made under: Water (Special Measures) Act 2025
Sections 3 and 5 of the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 were brought into force regarding pollution reduction plans and nature-based solutions for water companies in England.
These regulations, issued under the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025, bring into effect sections 3 and 5 of that Act on June 23, 2025.
This specifically mandates water and sewerage undertakers in England to create and publish annual pollution reduction plans, and incorporate nature-based solutions into their drainage and sewerage management plans.
The regulations include enforcement measures for non-compliance.