Water and Sewerage Act (Cap. 30:01). Country/Territory Guyana Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the ownership, management, control, protection and conservation of water resources, the provision of safe water, sewerage services and advisory services, the regulation thereof and for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith. Subject Water Keyword Framework law Basic legislation Water supply Sewerage Waterworks Water abstraction Authorization/permit Right to water Policy/planning Water charges Drainage/land reclamation Institution Groundwater Expropriation Water shortage/drought Geographical area Americas, Small Island Developing States, South America Abstract The Act makes provision for the establishment of the National Water Council, the creation of Guyana Water Inc., the public supply of water, the conservation of water resources, use of (ground) water, sewerage and related matters. Full text English Website www.legalaffairs.gov.gy