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What do you need to know about the Water Bill?

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Published on: 08 August 2013

Published by a LexisNexis Environment expert

Table of contents

Original news
What is the background to the Bill, and what happened to the draft Water Bill 2012?
What are the key changes proposed in the Water Bill?
How has the water industry reacted to the changes?
What do lawyers need to know about the Bill?
Is there anything that should be considered at this stage, and anything that will likely be consulted on?
What is the timeframe on this?

Article summary

Environment analysis: The water industry is facing huge regulatory change following the introduction of the Water Bill. Eluned Watson of Pinsent Masons comments on the proposed changes and highlights some of the implications for environment and property lawyers. The reforms are a long-term ambition for the water sector—the introduction of the Bill is just the start of the process.

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