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Water Resources (Water Pollution Control) Regulations, 1978 (Cap. 72:03).

Country/Territory
Malawi
Document type
Regulation
Date
1978 (1997)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Authorization/permit Well sinking/boreholes Sewerage Groundwater Pollution control
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These Regulations provide for measures so as to prevent or reduce water pollution in Malawi. No person shall build sceptic tanks or pit-latrines at a distance of 220 yards from a borehole or construct sceptic tanks of more than 5000 gallons without approval of the Minister. Every well shall be constructed in such matter as to prevent pollution of water. No person shall, without written consent of the Minister, discharge effluents in public water. Applications for approval shall be in the form as specified in the Schedule. The Board shall publish applications and the Board shall consider applications and objections. (17 regulations completed by two Schedules)

Full text
English
Website
www.malawilii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Resources Act 1969 (Cap. 72:03).

Legislation | Malawi | 1969 (1987)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Water rights, Inspection, Institution, Water conservation zone, Access-to-information, Servitude, Water shortage/drought, Freshwater pollution, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX