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Safe Drinking Water Act 2011.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
South Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the supply of safe drinking water; to amend the Food Act 2001; and for other purposes.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Potable water Water supply Water quality standards Policy/planning Access-to-information
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on a day to be fixed by proclamation.
Abstract

This Act concerns the supply of drinking water in South Australia. The Act requires drinking water providers to be registered and to prepare, implement and review risk management plans to manage risks in relation to drinking water and some types of non-potable water.

Full text
English
Website
www6.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Amends

Food Act 2001.

Legislation | Australia | 2001 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, Standards, Processing/handling, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Safe Drinking Water Regulations 2012.

Legislation | Australia | 2012

Keyword: Potable water, Water supply, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX