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Local Government Act 1974

Water supply by territorial authorities - Protection of water and waterworks

397: Council may stop supply of water in certain cases

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"Council can turn off your water supply in some situations"

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The council can stop supplying water to you in certain situations. This rule is part of the law that protects water and waterworks. You can find more information about changes to this rule in the Local Government Act 2002, which repealed this section on 1 July 2003.

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Part 23Water supply by territorial authorities
Protection of water and waterworks

397Council may stop supply of water in certain cases (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 397: repealed, on , by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).