The Water Act 2003 makes amendments to the Water Industry Act 1991 and came into force on 28 May 2004. There are essentially three areas of interest for housebuilders: competition in laying and requisition adoption of laterals powers for OFWAT to determine disputes OFWAT will be publishing guidance and Sewers for Adoption Edition 6 will include these amendments. HBF will be publishing a guide to the legislation but in the meantime, if you have any queries please contact ray.farrow@hbf.co.uk (Ray Farrow).
