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Water Amendment Act 1995 (No. 51 of 1995).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Water Act, 1956, so as to provide for the establishment of a National Water Advisory Council; to provide for the objects, constitution and powers of the Council; and to provide for the termination of the term of office of a member of a water board; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Institution Policy/planning
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

A National Water Advisory Board is established under section 3A. The object of the Board is to advise the Minister on any matters relating to conservation, development and management of water resources, including private water and subterranean water, the use of any water for any purpose, including the use of sea water on land and water used for, or in connection with, the rendering of water supply and sanitation service, the treatment and disposal of affluent, and any other water-related matter referred to the Council by the Minister. Section 109 is amended with respect to disqualification of a person from being appointed to or remaining a member of a Water Board.

Full text
English
Website
www.info.gov.za

References - Legislation

Repealed by

National Water Act.

Legislation | South Africa | 1998 (1999)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Policy/planning, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water conservation zone, Authorization/permit, Water charges, Irrigation, Water rights, Inspection, Institution, Subsidy/incentive, Data collection/reporting, Groundwater, Rainwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Effluent waste water/discharge, Servitude, Waterworks, Water supply, Hydropower generation, Industrial water use, Recreational water use, Water shortage/drought, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Water users' associations, Classification/declassification, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Gender, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX