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<p>Under section 94 of the Water Industry Act 1991, sewerage undertakers have duties
requiring them to provide, improve and extend their networks to ensure their area
is properly drained.</p><p> </p><p>Recognising the importance of having a robust drainage
system both now and for future demands, a new statutory duty through the Environment
Act 2021 will require water companies to produce comprehensive Drainage and Sewerage
Management Plans from spring 2023. The first cycle of non-statutory planning is underway
with draft plans being consulted on this summer, and final plans due spring 2023.</p><p>
</p><p>Sewerage companies are working with other risk management authorities to produce
these plans, which will provide a full assessment of the condition and capacity of
their networks and enable development of collaborative solutions. Statutory duties
will better ensure companies identify long-term infrastructure needs and set out how
they will manage and develop their sewerage networks.</p><p> </p><p>Under the Water
Industry Act, Ofwat has a statutory duty to ensure that companies can finance their
functions, including those related to their statutory obligations.</p>
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