219 General interpretation
Water Industry Act 1991 (1991 c 56) | Legislation

219  General interpretation

(1)     In this Act, except in so far as the context otherwise requires—

“accessories”, in relation to a water main, sewer or other pipe, includes any manholes, ventilating shafts, inspection chambers, settling tanks, wash-out pipes, pumps, ferrules or stopcocks for the main, sewer or other pipe, or any machinery or other apparatus which is designed or adapted for use in connection with the use or maintenance of the main, sewer or other pipe or of another accessory for it, but does not include any [electronic communications apparatus] unless it—

(a)     is or is to be situated inside or in the close vicinity of the main, sewer or other pipe or inside or in the close vicinity of another accessory for it; and

(b)     is intended to be used only in connection with the use or maintenance of the main, sewer or other pipe or of another accessory for it;

“analyse”, in relation to any sample of land, water or effluent, includes subjecting the sample to a test of any description, and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly;

[“the Assembly” means the National Assembly for Wales;]

[“the Authority” means the Water Services Regulation Authority;]

[“charging rules”

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