5.— (1) This Act may be cited as the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012.

(2) The Water Services Act 2007 and this Act may be cited together as the Water Services Acts 2007 and 2012.

(3) This Act shall come into operation on such day or days as the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government may appoint by order or orders either generally or with reference to any particular purpose or provision and different days may be so appointed for different purposes or provisions.