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