Water Ordinance (Cap. 55). Country/Territory Saint Helena (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1978 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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