Can somebody summarize the Water Resources Act of 1991?

1 Answer
Dec 10, 2016

The Water Resources Act of 1991 was a piece of legislation in the UK designed to address water pollution and regulate water resources.

Explanation:

The Water Resources Act of 1991 was a piece of legislation in the UK designed to address water pollution and regulate water resources. The Act is enforced by the Environmental Agency.

The Act made it illegal to cause or allow any polluting or poisonous material or solid waste in a water body. The Water Resources Act states that it is the responsibility of the Environmental Agency to maintain and secure reservoirs and waters under their jurisdiction. The Act also sets what quality standards need to be met in order for a body of water to meet certain specific classifications.

The Act can be found here.