# The Water Act 1983 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1983, Introduction: Introductory text


WATER, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 29th July 1983
The Secretary of State for the Environment, as respects England, and the Secretary of State for Wales, as respects Wales, in exercise of their powers under section 11(5) of the Water Act 1983 and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby order as follows:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1983/1173/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/water-act-1983-commencement-no-1-order-1983/introduction
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