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Busia County Water and Sewerage Services Act, no. 2 of 2015.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This Act provides for implementing constitutional provisions focusing on the following topics: ensuring equitable and continuous access to clean water; promoting soil and water conservation; promoting water catchment conservation and protection; developing County water services public works; strengthening County water and sanitation public works; ensuring effective and efficient provision of water and sanitation services; promoting effective and efficient management of storm water in built up areas; enhancing suitable management of water resources; promoting inter-agency collaboration and public participation in water resource development and management. The Act concerns: establishment of the Busia Water and Sewerage Services Company, of the Company Board and definition of their functions; supply of water for agricultural, livestock and industrial use and other services; water tariffs; authorisation and permits; water conservation areas; measures to ensuring conservation of water catchment; soil conservation and demarcation of riparian lands; storm water management and land use practices; waste water management; provision of sewerage services and measures for ensuring pollution control; financial provisions and establishment of a special fund.
Long title of text
An Act of the County Assembly of Busia to provide for development, regulation and management of County Public Works related to Water and Sewerage Services, Storm Water Management Systems, Water Conservation and for connected purposes.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No