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Water and Sewerage Act, no. 8 of 2020.

Country/Territory
Maldives
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of Maldives, vol. 49 no. 153 of 2020.
Subject
Energy, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword
Hydropower generation Renewable energy Protection of environment EIA Resource/damage valuation Integrated management Food security Potable water Framework law Sewerage Freshwater resources management Water quality standards Human rights Right to water Tourism Water rights Institution Authorization/permit Financing Water supply Groundwater Hazards International relations/cooperation Water abstraction Water desalination Inspection Offences/penalties Registration
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 62 paragraphs, divided into nine chapters, provides for determining the procedures and standards for the supply of water and sewerage services, for the establishment of adequate facilities in every village of the country, in order to grant the right to safe clean water to all the inhabitants. The Act aims at achieving the following objectives: ensuring the supply of safe and clean water to the population; establishment of a sustainable sewerage system; ensuring the provision of adequate water and sewerage services in the villages and places for tourism purposes; management of water and sewerage services and definition of rights and responsibilities of the recipients; prevention and mitigation of impacts on water resources, and reduction of environmental damages; implementation of a legal system against intentional damages to water and sewerage systems; strengthening public-private partnership in water resource management, in order to ensure the development of the water sector. The Act defines the right to an adequate access to clean and safe water, and water sewerage services, at reasonable prices, for the following purposes: drinking, food and beverages, essential purposes other than food and drink, cleaning.

Full text
Divehi, Dhivehi, Maldivian
Website
www.ura.gov.mv

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Water and Sewerage Subsidies Regulations, no. R/17 of 2021.

Legislation | Maldives | 2021

Keyword: Sewerage, Freshwater resources management, Procedural matters, Social protection, Subsidy/incentive, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

General Regulations on Water and Sewerage Services in the Maldives, no. R/23 of 2021.

Legislation | Maldives | 2021

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Authorization/permit, Certification, Resource/damage valuation, Effluent waste water/discharge, EIA, Freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances, Policy/planning, Sewerage, Standards, Waste disposal, Water quality standards, Water supply, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the provision of house connections under water and sewerage projects in inhabited islands, no. R/90 of 2022.

Legislation | Maldives | 2022

Keyword: Sewerage, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Equipment, Procedural matters, Standards, Water charges, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations no. R/20 of 2021 on the abstraction and discharge of water from the ground for construction and other industrial projects.

Legislation | Maldives | 2021

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Potable water, Protection of environment, Water abstraction, Authorization/permit, Groundwater, Irrigation, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Water quality standards, Well sinking/boreholes, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maximum Pricing for Water and Sewerage Services Regulations, no. R/21 of 2021.

Legislation | Maldives | 2021

Keyword: Sewerage, Water supply, Business/industry/corporations, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Social protection, Sustainable use, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Resources Protection and Management Regulations, no. R/22 of 2021.

Legislation | Maldives | 2021

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Sustainable use, Policy/planning, Groundwater, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Hazards, Drainage/land reclamation, Oil pollution, Rainwater, Sewerage, Subsidy/incentive, Water abstraction, Water conservation zone, Well sinking/boreholes, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations no. R-105/2023 on Registration of Water and Sewerage Service Systems and Issuance of Licenses and Permits for the Use and Operation of Water and Sewerage Systems.

Legislation | Maldives | 2023

Keyword: Sewerage, Authorization/permit, Early warning system, Offences/penalties, Rainwater, Registration, Freshwater resources management, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX