Public Health Regulations (Sanitary Conditions for Potable Water Drilling), 1995.
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
These Regulations make provisions and establish procedures for the regulation of potable water drilling. Section 1 gives definitions. Section 2 prohibits any person to drill for potable water unless licensed to do so and has the clearance of the Health Authority. Section 3 regards Authorization obtainment procedures. Section 4 deals with drill positioning. A new drill shall not be operated in a polluted from flood or waste area. Section 5 establishes water quality estimation parameters. Section 6 provides with three security zones around the drill and their dimensions. Section 7 regards limitations in the security areas. Section 8 regards test pumping. Section 9 lists pollution defence parameters to a drill zone. Sections 10 and 11 regard controls and operations to be done on the water such as disinfection. Sections 12 and 13 provide with maintenance operations and procedures to a drill. Section 14 regards authorization revocation powers.
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Entry into force notes
Entry into Force Six months from publication date.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Dinim Vol. 05, p. 2756.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No