Sierra Leone Water Company Act, 2017 (No. 4 of 2017). País/Territorio Sierra Leona Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2017 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVIII, No. 48 dated 17th August, 2017. Título completoBeing an Act to provide for the continuance in existence of the Sierra Leone Water Company, to provide for a more efficient and effective management of community and rural water supply systems in specified areas, to provide for the facilitation of water related sanitation and delivery in Sierra Leone and to provide for other related matters. Materia Agua Palabra clave Legislación básica Institución Abastecimiento de agua Instalaciones Cánon de aguas Contaminación de las aguas dulces Infracciones/sanciones Control de la contaminación Género Área geográphica Africa, Países menos desarrollados, Atlántico Norte, Africa Occidental Resumen This Act continues the existence of the Sierra Leone Water Company Act and redefines its functions, powers, etc. The Act also provides rule relative to water supply by the Company. The Object for which the Company is established shall be to- (a) develop and operate satisfactory water supply services at reasonable cost and on self-supporting basis in every specified area stipulated in the First Schedule; and (b) facilitate the provision of safe water and related sanitation services in rural communities and small towns. The Company shall, among other things, (a) provide technical support to District Councils in the design, planning, construction, backup services and community management of projects related to safe water supply and related sanitation services, (b) encourage private sector participation in the provision of safe water supply and related sanitation services in the districts, (c) assist and co-ordinate with NGOs, the private sector and other relevant providers, in the development and provision of water supply and related sanitation services in the country, (d) provide technical standards and guidelines for the operation and maintenance of safe water supply in rural and small towns and support District Councils to ensure compliance by water supply service providers. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.sierra-leone.org Referencias - Legislación Revoca Sierra Leone Water Company Act, 2001 (No. 6 of 2001). Legislación | Sierra Leona | 2001 Palabra clave: Legislación básica, Institución, Abastecimiento de agua, Instalaciones, Cánon de aguas, Contaminación de las aguas dulces, Control de la contaminación Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX