Australian Capital Territory regulation

Water and Sewerage Amendment Regulation 2026 (No 1)

In ForceACT

Jurisdiction

Australian Capital Territory

Act Number

2 of 2026

Collection

regulation

Plain English Summary

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This amendment changes the Water and Sewerage Regulation 2001: it removes section 16A and updates a note under section 5A to refer to provisions about greywater drainage and overflow, backflow devices, and rainwater systems. It does not set out those provisions’ requirements, so their practical effect cannot be determined from this amendment alone. The changes commence on 24 April 2026, the day after notification. This is general legal information, not legal advice; Zoe can make mistakes, and a qualified Australian lawyer should check it before you act on or rely on it.

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Water and Sewerage Amendment Regulation 2026 (No 1)

Water and Sewerage Amendment Regulation 2026 (No 1) Subordinate Law SL2026-2 The Australian Capital Territory Executive makes the following regulation under the Water and Sewerage Act 2000. Dated 16 April 2026. ANDREW BARR Chief Minister CHRIS STEEL Minister

Water and Sewerage Amendment Regulation 2026 (No 1) Subordinate Law SL2026-2 made under the Water and Sewerage Act 2000 1 Name of regulation This regulation is the Water and Sewerage Amendment Regulation 2026 (No 1). 2 Commencement This regulation commences on the day after its notification day. Note The naming and commencement provisions automatically commence on the notification day (see Legislation Act, s 75 (1)).

(No 1) SL2026-2 3 Legislation amended This regulation amends the Water and Sewerage Regulation 2001. 4 Section 5A, note 1, dot points substitute • s 16B (Preservation of separated sanitary drainage for grey water) • s 16C (Overflow from grey water disposal system) • s 16D (Retrofitting backflow prevention devices) • s 24A (Building in separated rainwater supply device) • s 24B (Installing rainwater supply service). 5 Section 16A omit Endnotes 1 Notification Notified under the Legislation Act on 23 April 2026. 2 Republications of amended laws For the latest republication of amended laws, see www.legislation.act.gov.au.

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Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Australian Capital Territory Water and Sewerage Amendment Regulation 2026 (No 1) Subordinate Law SL2026-2 The Australian Capital Territory Executive makes the following regulation under the Water and Sewerage Act 2000. Dated 16 April 2026. ANDREW BARR Chief Minister CHRIS STEEL Minister

Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Australian Capital Territory Water and Sewerage Amendment Regulation 2026 (No 1) Subordinate Law SL2026-2 made under the Water and Sewerage Act 2000 1 Name of regulation This regulation is the Water and Sewerage Amendment Regulation 2026 (No 1). 2 Commencement This regulation commences on the day after its notification day. Note The naming and commencement provisions automatically commence on the notification day (see Legislation Act, s 75 (1)).

Section 3 page 2 Water and Sewerage Amendment Regulation 2026 (No 1) SL2026-2 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 3 Legislation amended This regulation amends the Water and Sewerage Regulation 2001. 4 Section 5A, note 1, dot points substitute • s 16B (Preservation of separated sanitary drainage for grey water) • s 16C (Overflow from grey water disposal system) • s 16D (Retrofitting backflow prevention devices) • s 24A (Building in separated rainwater supply device) • s 24B (Installing rainwater supply service). 5 Section 16A omit Endnotes 1 Notification Notified under the Legislation Act on 23 April 2026. 2 Republications of amended laws For the latest republication of amended laws, see www.legislation.act.gov.au. © Australian Capital Territory 2026