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Local Government Act 2002

Specific obligations and restrictions on local authorities and other persons - Obligations and restrictions relating to provision of water services - Closure or transfer of small water services

131: Power to close down or transfer small water services

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"Closing down small water services is no longer allowed under this law."

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The law used to say that you had the power to close down or transfer small water services, but this part of the law has been repealed. It was repealed on 27 August 2025 by section 172 of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025. This means you can no longer use this part of the law to close down or transfer small water services.

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Part 7Specific obligations and restrictions on local authorities and other persons
Obligations and restrictions relating to provision of water services: Closure or transfer of small water services

131Power to close down or transfer small water services (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 131: repealed, on , by section 172 of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025 (2025 No 43).