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Water Reuse Act of 2023.

Country/Territory
Barbados
Document type
Legislation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the capture, collection, treatment and reuse of wastewater for various purposes.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Authorization/permit Certification Education Effluent waste water/discharge Enforcement/compliance Groundwater Inspection Irrigation Offences/penalties Potable water Precautionary principle Recycling/reuse Registration Sewerage Standards Surface water Water charges Water quality standards Freshwater resources management Water supply Pollution control
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act lays down provisions on the responsibilities for the administration of this Act; establishment and functions of the Water Reuse Committee; application and issue of wastewater treatment permit required to produce water for sale; usage of reclaimed, non-potable water, such as for irrigation; inspection of wastewater treatment plant or premises before and after permit issued, and powers of the inspectors; content of the Wastewater Register; and offences and penalties. The types of wastewater for use in wastewater treatment plant are: agricultural wastewater; industrial wastewater; domestic wastewater; and surface runoff.

Full text
English
Website
www.barbadosparliament.com