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Public Health (Underground Water Tanks) Regulation 1973.

Country/Territory
Papua New Guinea
Document type
Regulation
Date
1973 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Papua New Guinea Consolidated Legislation 2006.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Transport/storage Freshwater pollution Authorization/permit Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

These Regulations provide rules for the construction, positioning and first maintenance of underground water tanks. Except with the prior written approval of the Minister, a person must not use an underground water tank except in accordance with this Regulation. An underground water tank shall not be used until it has been inspected and approved by the Local Medical Authority.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Public Health Act 1973.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1973 (1998)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Water supply, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX