# The Controlled Waters (Lakes and Ponds) Order 1989, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
Chapter I of Part III of the Water Act 1989 (control of pollution) applies to waters of various classes including waters of certain reservoirs. This Order defines as waters to which Chapter I applies other reservoirs except those which contain water that has been treated with a view to complying with regulation 23 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 1989 (S.I. 1989/1147).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/1149/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/controlled-waters-lakes-and-ponds-order-1989/note
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