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Water By-law, 2010.

Country/Territory
South Africa
Territorial subdivision
Western Cape
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
To repeal the City of Cape Town: Water By-law of 2006; to provide for the control and regulation of water services in the City; and to provide for matters incidental thereto.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Waterworks Water supply Contract/agreement Groundwater Well sinking/boreholes Freshwater pollution Water charges Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Pollution control
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This By-law of the city of Cape Town cooncers the regulation of potable water supply systems and domestic waste-water and sewage disposal systems in the area of jurisdiction of the city. Water may only be supplied within the area of jurisdiction of the City in terms of the provisions of this Bylaw. The City must, where it is not reasonably possible or cost effective to supply water to each consumer within a particular area, determine an alternative manner of water supply. Where the City makes use of an external water services provider, this By-law remains applicable and the Council remains the regulating authority. The By-law make provision for procedures where a water installation is defective or where there is a likelihood of a health hazard or environmental pollution or other situations that require immediate action. It also provides for the definition of service levels the city must provide to customers. The City may in determining service levels differentiate between types of consumers, geographical areas and socio-economic areas. An authorized official may issue a compliance notice to an owner or consumer concerned in case of (likely) contravention of provisions of this By-law.

Full text
English
Website
openbylaws.org.za