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Waste Water Management Authority Act.

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2004)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Institution Effluent waste water/discharge Sewerage Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act establishes the Waste Water Management Authority, defines its functions and powers, contains rules relative to its internal organization and contains some provisions regarding the discharge of effluent or wastewater, drains, sewers and other works for the discharge of water.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Waste Water (Cesspit and Septic Tank Emptying Service) (Fees) Regulations 2011 (GN No. 47 of 2011).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2011

Keyword: Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wastewater (Fees) Regulations 2001.

Legislation | Mauritius | 2001 (2008)

Keyword: Water supply, Water abstraction, Water charges, Groundwater, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Water (Miscellaneous Waste Water Services) (Fees) Regulations 2012 (GN No. 186 of 2012).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2012

Keyword: Sewerage, Water charges, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Water (Licence for Discharge of Industrial Effluent into a Waste Water System) Regulations 2019 (G.N. No. 2 of 2020).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2019

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Environmental standards, Water quality standards, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Water (Miscellaneous Waste Water Services) (Fees) Regulations 2012 (GN No. 186 of 2012).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2011

Keyword: Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Royalties/fees, Waterworks, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Waste Water Management Authority (Amendment) Act 2004 (No. 26 of 2004).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2004

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Institution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sewerage, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, no. 15 of 2022.

Legislation | Mauritius | 2022

Keyword: Financing, Governance, Institution, Agricultural commodities, Agricultural development, Farming, Irrigation, Pesticides, Research, Protection of environment, Business/industry/corporations, Consumer protection, Sugar, Animal welfare, Sugar cane/sugar beet, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX