This document establishes the legal framework and regulatory permissions required for the Southern Water Authority to construct and operate the Clapham Borehole. The text, issued by the government of Great Britain, provides the formal statutory authority necessary for the utility to extract water resources in the specified region while adhering to environmental and public safety standards.

This document serves as a primary source for legal historians and policy researchers examining the regulatory history of UK water infrastructure. Experts note that such orders are highly specialized and intended for administrative reference rather than general readership.