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Water Sector Law.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Territorial subdivision
Lagos
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
A Law to Provide for the Lagos State Water Sector, Lagos Water Corporation and for Connected Purposes.
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Ecosystem preservation Environmental planning Environmental standards Sustainable development Environmental audit Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment Framework law Basic legislation Freshwater resources management Waterworks Water supply Sewerage Public private partnership (PPP) Water charges Institution Water quality standards Dispute settlement Authorization/permit Irrigation Drainage/land reclamation Water conservation zone Water rights Basin/catchment/watershed Inspection Groundwater Surface water Classification/declassification Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Sustainable use Monitoring Offences/penalties Inland waters
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for the regulation, management, development and protection of water resources, and for water and sewerage services. It establishes the Lagos State Water Corporation (LSWC), a Water Sector Complaints Centre (within the Corporation), the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission, a Environmental Audit Unit (within the Commission), and a State Water Sector Court. Certain duties are assigned by this Act to the Lagos State Drug Quality Assurance Laboratory (LSDQAL) and the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (“LASEPA”).

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