Section 73(2)

If the Secretary of State— then, subject to the following provisions of this Chapter, he may by order (in this Chapter referred to as an “emergency drought order") make such provision authorised by this Chapter as appears to him to be expedient with a view to meeting the deficiency. is satisfied that, by reason of an exceptional shortage of rain, a serious deficiency of supplies of water in any area exists or is threatened; and is further satisfied that the deficiency is such as to be likely to impair the economic or social well-being of persons in the area,

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-07-30