Water Industry Act 1991: Primary legislation defining responsibilities for sewerage undertakers, statutory rights and obligations, and regulations regarding adoption of private sewers
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Key legislation covering environmental standards, pollution control, and waste management requirements for sewerage systems
Building Act 1984: Legislation governing building regulations relating to drainage and technical requirements for sewer construction
Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016: Regulations covering discharge permits and environmental protection measures for sewerage systems
Water Resources Act 1991: Legislation focusing on prevention of pollution and water quality standards in water systems
Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016: Specific regulations governing water quality standards and requirements
Water and Sewerage Services (Customer Service Standards) Regulations 2008: Regulations defining service standards and customer protection in water and sewerage services
Private Sewers Transfer Regulations 2011: Regulations governing the transfer of private sewers and lateral drains to water company ownership
Sewerage (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017: Regulations requiring environmental impact assessments for certain sewerage projects
Sewers for Adoption: Industry standard guidelines for the design and construction of sewers that will be adopted by water companies
Local Authority Building Regulations: Local government requirements specific to building and construction aspects of sewerage systems
British Standards for Drainage and Sewerage: Technical standards and specifications for drainage and sewerage systems in the UK
