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State Decree on the Quality of Potable Water.

Country/Territory
Curaçao
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water supply Potable water Inspection Authorization/permit Standards
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean
Abstract

This Decree of the government of Curacao provides rules and standards for the quality drinking water in Curacao, in whatever from it is supplied, but it does not apply to bottled water. Minimum quality requirement for drinking water are set out in Schedule A to this Decree. In certain circumstances, exemption for certain quality requirements may be granted by the local administrative council. The Decree sets out the procedure for such exemption and sets out obligations of producers or distributors of potable waters in respect of quality of water. They have to, among other things, carry out a risk analysis and draft a management plan on basis of such analysis.

Full text
Dutch

References - Legislation

Implements

State Ordinance on Potable Water Supply.

Legislation | Curaçao | 2006

Keyword: Water supply, Waterworks, Institution, Governance, Inspection, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Goods Ordinance.

Legislation | Curaçao | 1997

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Food quality control/food safety, Institution, International trade, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ministerial Regulation to amend the State Decree on the Quality of Potable Water.

Legislation | Curaçao | 2012

Keyword: Water supply, Potable water, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX