Design and Construction Standards. Country/Territory Cook Islands Document type Miscellaneous Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleApproved Standards applicable to the Design and Construction of Sewage Systems. Subject Water Keyword Classification/declassification Effluent waste water/discharge Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Protected area Public health Sewerage Standards Waterworks Pollution control Freshwater pollution Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Entry into force notes Subject to Regulation 2 of the Public Health (Sewage and Wastewater Treatment and Disposal) Regulations 2014, the Design and Construction Standards have immediate effect. Abstract These Standards shall apply to all sewage systems designed for use or application and constructed in the Cook Islands. These applicable standards for the design and construction of all sewage systems must be in compliance with the other relevant standards and the provisions of the Public Health (Sewage and Wastewater Treatment and Disposal) Regulations 2014. These Standards include provisions on the specifications for the design and construction of sewage systems; requirements in lagoon protection zones and critical protection zones; required septic tank capacities; occupancy and wastewater allowances; standards for drain laying; treatment unit categories and effluent quality standards; alternative wastewater management systems; applications for sewage construction permits; classification of buildings; positioning of the land application system for every sewage system; setback requirements; soil classification; design specification of land applicable system; and offences and penalties. Full text English Website www.health.gov.ck References - Legislation Implements Public Health (Sewage and Wastewater Treatment and Disposal) Regulations 2014. Legislation | Cook Islands | 2014 Keyword: Waterworks, Sewerage, Institution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministry of Health Act 2013 (Act No. 6 of 2013). Legislation | Cook Islands | 2013 Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Institution, Water supply, Sewerage Source: FAO, FAOLEX