You can owe money to the Water Services Authority as a debt. The Water Services Authority can take you to court to get this money back. The court can make you pay the money you owe to the Water Services Authority.

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201: Levy, or

"A charge called a levy that some water suppliers and operators must pay"

203: Delegations, or

"When the boss gives jobs or powers to others"

Part 4Miscellaneous provisions

202Recovery of fees and levies

The Water Services Authority may recover any fee or levy payable to the Water Services Authority in any court of competent jurisdiction as a debt due on behalf of the Crown.

Notes

Section 202: amended, on 27 August 2025, by section 111(2) of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025 (2025 No 43).