The Water Services Charges (Billing and Collection) (Scotland) Order 1996
With effect from 1st April 1996, responsibility for water and sewerage services in Scotland will transfer from local authorities to three new water authorities, established under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994. This Order provides that, as regards financial year 1996-97, each local authority in Scotland will be responsible for demanding and recovering charges payable in respect of services provided by those new water authorities to dwellings in the area of the local authority (other than charges for a supply of water taken by meter).