| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to consolidate enactments relating to the National Rivers Authority and the matters in relation to which it exercises functions, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission |
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| Citation | 1991 c. 57 |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 25 July 1991 |
| Commencement | 1 December 1991 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | Environment Act 1995, Water Act 2003 |
Status: Amended | |
| Records of Parliamentary debate relating to the statute from Hansard | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
The Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57) (WRA) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that regulates water resources, water quality and pollution, and flood defence. Part II of the Act provides the general structure for the management of water resources. Part III explains the standards expected for controlled waters; and what is considered to be water pollution. Part IV provides information on mitigation through flood defence.