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Design and Construction Standards.

Country/Territory
Cook Islands
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Approved 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