The Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 29th January 2003 and received Royal Assent on 5th March 2003

An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision for protection of the water environment, including provision for implementing European Parliament and Council Directive 2000/60/EC; to amend the Sewerage (Scotland) Act 1968 and the Water (Scotland) Act 1980 in relation to the provision of water and sewerage services; and for connected purposes.