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Water Regulation Bill

A Bill to abolish the Water Services Regulation Authority; to establish a Clean Water Authority and to make provision about its powers and duties; to make further provision about the regulation of water; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Tim FarronLiberal Democrat

Last Updated

12 September 2025

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would abolish the current water regulator and replace it with a new authority called the Clean Water Authority. It would define the powers and duties of the new body and make further provisions about how water is regulated.

Key Points

Abolition of the Water Services Regulation Authority and creation of the Clean Water Authority to regulate water services.
The Bill sets out the powers and duties of the new authority and provides a framework for water regulation.
Includes additional provisions needed to implement and govern the new regulatory structure (including transitional or connected provisions).

Who is affected?

Households and businesses that use water (consumers)Water and wastewater service providers / water companiesEmployees of the Water Services Regulation Authority and other regulator staffLocal authorities and government bodies involved in water regulationInvestors and lenders in water infrastructureEnvironmental, consumer advocacy groups and communities affected by water regulation

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Water Regulation Bill

8 Jul 2025

Order for Second Reading on Friday 12 September, read and discharged.

This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 7 July.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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