Legislative framework

Utility services licence

ACTEW must comply with the obligations set out in the Utility Services Licence issued by the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission (ICRC) under the Utilities Act 2000 on 29 June 2001. ACTEW provides an annual report to the ICRC on its obligations under the Licence and other reporting requirements of the Act.

Environmental regulations

In accordance with the ACT Environment Protection Act 1997, ACTEW is subject to environmental regulation in respect of its operations of the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre . ACTEW is also subject to New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulations for the discharge from Googong Water Treatment Plant.

Licence to take water

Issued by the ACT Environment Protection Authority (EPA) under the Water Resources Act 1998, the Licence provides for taking of water covered by water allocation and the release of environmental flows. ACTEW provides monthly reports and an annual report to the EPA detailing the flows as required in the Licence.

Drinking water utility licence

ACTEW's licence, issued by ACT Health, authorises ACTEW to carry on the Operation of Drinking Water Utility under the Public Health Act 1997. ACTEW provides water in accordance with the Drinking Water Quality Code of Practice issued under this Licence.