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Part 2Provisions relating to supply of drinking water
Laboratory accreditation and testing

74Water Services Authority may appoint accreditation body

  1. The Water Services Authority may, by notice in the Gazette,—

  2. appoint a person as a laboratory accreditation body; and
    1. revoke the appointment at any time.

      1. A reference in this subpart to a laboratory accreditation body is a reference to—

      2. the person appointed under subsection (1)(a); or
        1. if no person is appointed, the Water Services Authority.

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          • Section 74 heading: amended, on , by section 111(2) of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025 (2025 No 43).
          • Section 74(1): amended, on , by section 111(2) of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025 (2025 No 43).
          • Section 74(2)(b): amended, on , by section 111(2) of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025 (2025 No 43).