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Drinking Water Safety Act (C.C.S.M. c. D101).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Manitoba
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Potable water Institution Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 30 January 2004.
Abstract

This Act establishes the Office of Drinking Water with the following purposes: administer and enforce this Act and the regulations, licences, permits, advisories and orders made under it; provide guidance, technical expertise and up-to-date information and educational materials about drinking water safety to water suppliers and the public; and communicate with government departments and agencies, including federal, provincial and local governments, and with other persons, to share expertise and to facilitate cooperative efforts in drinking water programs and policies. It also provides for the establishment of a drinking water quality database to assist in monitoring and tracking drinking water analyses, and in identifying drinking water quality trends and risks. The Act also covers inspections, enforcement, offences and reporting of violations.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.mb.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Drinking Water Safety Regulation (Man. Reg. 40/2007).

Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2017)

Keyword: Potable water, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Fraud, Institution, Waterworks, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Groundwater, Enforcement/compliance, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Drinking Water Quality Standards Regulation (Man. Reg. 41/2007).

Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2020)

Keyword: Potable water, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Groundwater, Enforcement/compliance, Water quality standards, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX