33.— (1) In respect of any connection by a user to a waterworks or waste water works operated by or on behalf of or jointly with a water services authority, the water services authority may, subject to any regulations made under this section, specify any technical requirements necessary to minimise the risk of leakage or to protect the integrity of the waterworks or waste water works.

(2) The Minister may make regulations for the purposes of subsection (1) specifying technical standards.

(3) A person who fails to comply with a technical requirement specified under this section commits an offence.