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Environment Protection (Standards for effluent discharge into the ocean) Regulations 2003 (G.N. No. 45 of 2003).

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Water
Keyword
Marine pollution Coastal zone management Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

No person shall discharge, or cause to be discharged effluent into the ocean: (a) unless it complies with the standards prescribed in the Schedule to this Regulation; (b) at a distance less than 300 metres off the reef barrier and at a depth of less than 30 metres where there is a lagoon; or (c) at a distance less than 500 metres from the High Water Mark at spring tide and at a depth of less than 25 metres where there is no lagoon. At any rate, no person shall discharge any effluent into the ocean at a point where sea currents will cause effluent to be taken back into the lagoon. “Effluent” means water sullied or contaminated by any matter, in solution or suspension and derived from the use of the water in connection with domestic, industrial or other activities.

Full text
English
Website
environment.gov.mu

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Act 2002 (No. 19 of 2002).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2002 (2022)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental audit, Court/tribunal, Access-to-information, Authorization/permit, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Early warning system, Hazards, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Coastal zone management, Waste management, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Pesticides, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX