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Operation, Testing and Reporting Standards.

Country/Territory
Cook Islands
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Approved Standards and Operating Procedures applicable to the Operation of Sewage Systems.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Data collection/reporting Effluent waste water/discharge Offences/penalties Public health Research 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 Standards and Operating Procedures have immediate effect.
Abstract

These Standards and Operating Procedures shall apply to all sewage systems used and operated in Cook Islands. These Standards and Operating Procedures include provisions on the frequency and reporting of sludge removal; sewage flow reporting requirements; frequency of sampling effluent from the sewage systems; sampling analysis by an accredited laboratory; effluent standards indicating effluent compliance criteria; noise standards; sewage discharge standards; abandonment or disconnection plans and requirements; operation and maintenance manuals for a secondary or advanced treatment 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