2AObjects of Act

2A Objects of Act

2A Objects of Act

The objects of this Act are—

(a) to protect public health and safety and the environment in connection with the water industry, including in the longer term, and

(b) to protect the interests of consumers, particularly small retail customers, in the quality, reliability and price of water and sewerage services, including in the longer term, and

(c) to facilitate the efficient, reliable and sustainable provision of water and sewerage services, having regard to financial, environmental and social considerations, and

(d) to promote the sustainable use of resources in connection with the water industry, and

(e) to facilitate competition in the water industry with a view to encouraging innovation and improved efficiency in the industry.

s 2A: Ins 2021 No 26, Sch 1[2].