Community Water and Sanitation Agency Regulations, 2011 (L.I. 2007). Country/Territory Ghana Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Water supply Sewerage Waterworks Policy/planning Sustainable development Groundwater Well sinking/boreholes Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract These Regulations, made under section 18 of the Community Water and Sanitation Agency Act, concern rural community water supply and sanitation arrangements in Districts. An application to provide a water facility or sanitation facility in a rural community and small town shall be made in accordance with these Regulations to the District Assembly. A District Assembly shall establish a Water and Sanitation Management Team to manage a water or sanitation facility for the benefit of a community. A person responsible for the provision of a water facility or sanitation facility in a given community shall provide that service in accordance with specified national policies. The Regulations set out basic requirements for a community water facility including drilling and siting of boreholes. An operator shall, pursuant to the directions of the Management Team, develop a water safety plan to ensure the safety of the water supplied. The Standard Authority shall establish a baseline water quality testing parameter to be used by an operator of a water facility. The Regulations also provide with respect to water quality testing, water charges, and maintenance of systems. Full text English Website www.cwsa.gov.gh References - Legislation Implements Community Water and Sanitation Agency Act, 1998. Legislation | Ghana | 1998 Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Basic legislation, Sewerage, Institution, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Water quality standards, Water supply Source: FAO, FAOLEX