Synopsis
These regulations brought a further section of the Environment Act 2021 into force in Wales.
Sewerage undertakers whose area is wholly or mainly in Wales will need to prepare, publish and maintain drainage and sewerage management plans.
Summary
The Environment Act 2021 (Commencement No. 2) (Wales) Regulations 2025 will bring a further section of the Environment Act 2021 into force on 1 March 2025.
This legislation will apply in Wales only.
What will change?
Section 79 of the Act, which concerns drainage and sewerage management plans, will come into force.
Sewerage undertakers whose area is wholly or mainly in Wales will need to prepare, publish and maintain drainage and sewerage management plans. This change is brought into force through amendments to the Water Industry Act 1991 in Wales.
Drainage and sewerage management plans in England
This duty has applied to sewerage undertakers whose area is wholly or mainly in England since 1 September 2024.
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