A law about wasting water used to exist, but it is no longer in effect. This law was called section 192, and it was part of the rules about water supply. It was repealed, which means it was removed, on 27 August 2025, by section 172 of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025.

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Environment and resources > ConservationEnvironment and resources > Water management

191: Local authority not authorised to create nuisance, or

"Councils can't do things that bother or harm people or their property"

193: Power to restrict water supply, or

"Rule to limit your water supply is no longer in effect"

Part 8Regulatory, enforcement, and coercive powers of local authorities
Powers in relation to water services and trade wastes: Water supply

192Wastage of water (Repealed)

Notes

Section 192: repealed, on 27 August 2025, by section 172 of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025 (2025 No 43).