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Water Ordinance (Cap. 55).

Country/Territory
Saint Helena (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1978 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to establish a Water Authority with power to organise and regulate water supplies and waste water disposal.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Institution Water supply Waterworks Sewerage Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Western Africa
Abstract

This Ordinance empowers the Governor to establish a Water Authority which shall be a body responsible for the management and supervision of the water supply system, waste water drainage system, irrigation works, and the inspection of private services. The Authority shall develop, control, conserve and distribute fairly the water resources of the Island and take care of sewerage. The Ordinance also concerns claims in respect of insufficiency of water and for compensation for damage. it also provides for the imposition of water supply and irrigation rates.

Full text
English
Website
www.sainthelena.gov.sh

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Water Charges Regulations (Cap. 55).

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 1988 (2011)

Keyword: Water supply, Water charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water (Tariff) Regulations, 2011 (Cap. 55).

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2011 (2011)

Keyword: Water supply, Water charges, Sewerage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX