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Local Government Act 2002

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

192: Wastage of water

You could also call this:

“Don't waste water from your local council”

If you get water from your local council or someone working for them, you must not waste it. This means you should be careful not to let water go to waste. For example, you shouldn’t leave taps running when you’re not using them or ignore leaky pipes. It’s important to use water responsibly and not let it be wasted in any way.

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

192Wastage of water

  1. A person who is supplied with reticulated water by, or on behalf of, a local authority must not waste the water or allow it to be wasted.

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