Section 2, Water Act [S10-2N5]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 23 March 1974.
2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
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(e) "pollution" means such contamination of water or such alteration of the physical, chemical or biological properties of water or such discharge of any sewage or trade effluent or of any other liquid, gaseous or solid substance into water (whether directly or indirectly) as may, or is likely to, create a nuisance or render such water harmful or injurious to public health or safety, or to domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural or other legitimate uses, or to the life and health of animals or plants or of aquatic organisms;
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(g) "sewage effluent" means effluent from any sewerage system or sewage disposal works and includes sullage from open drains;
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(j) "stream" includes—
(i) river;
(ii) water course (whether flowing or for the time being dry);
(iii) inland water (whether natural or artificial);
(iv) sub-terranean waters;
(v) sea or tidal waters to such extent or, as the case may be, to such point as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in this behalf;
(k) "trade effluent" includes any liquid, gaseous or solid substance which is discharged from any premises used for carrying on any industry, operation or process, or treatment and disposal system, other than domestic sewage.
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industry: Section 2(j), Industrial Disputes Act, 1947: "industry" means any business, trade, undertaking, manufacture or calling of employers and includes any calling, service, employment, handicraft, or industrial occupation or avocation of workmen;
pollution: Section 2, Water Act [S102N5] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— [...]): "pollution" means such contamination of water or such alteration of the physical, chemical or biological properties of water or such discharge of any sewage or trade effluent or of any other liquid, gaseous or solid substance into water as may, or is likely to, create a nuisance or render such water harmful or injurious [...]
stream: Section 2, Water Act [S102N5] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— [...]): "stream" includes river; water course, whether flowing or for the time being dry; inland water, whether natural or artificial; sub-terranean waters; and sea or tidal waters to such extent as the State Government may notify [...]
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