Guidelines for Inland Surface Water Quality (G.N. No 188 of 1998). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Pollution control Inland waters Surface water Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Water quality standards Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Guidelines of the Ministry of Local Government and the Environment aim at preserving the quality of water of rivers, watercourses, streams, lakes, ponds, dams or reservoirs (“inland surface waters”) for the conservation of aquatic life. The guidelines set out parameters regarding presence of foreign substances in such waters. The Guidelines shall not apply to groundwater, water contained in any sewer, sewage disposal works, private drain or private reservoir used for irrigation purposes, w Full text