6 Other definitions
Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (2010 c 29) | Legislation

6  Other definitions

(1)     “Main river” has the meaning given by section 113 of the Water Resources Act 1991.

(2)     “Watercourse” has the meaning given by section 72(1) of the Land Drainage Act 1991.

(3)     “Ordinary watercourse” means a watercourse that does not form part of a main river.

(4)     “Groundwater” means all water which is below the surface of the ground and in direct contact with the ground or subsoil.

(5)     “Surface runoff” means rainwater (including snow and other precipitation) which—

(a)     is on the surface of the ground (whether or not it is moving), and

(b)     has not entered a watercourse, drainage system or public sewer.

(6)     In subsection (5)(b)—

(a)     the reference to a watercourse includes a reference to

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