National Policy on Water Safety, 2024.

This Policy focuses on establishment of mechanism to implement water safety plan (WSP) in Sri Lanka and ensure comprehensive coverage of the water safety pertaining to the drinking water. The purpose, context and rationale for the Policy is laid down. The Policy is based on the fundamental WSP principles outlined by the WHO. It also contains the policy statements and policy goals which includes facilitation of comprehensive and efficient implementation of the WSP across all regions of Sri Lanka. The WSP process integrates measures for climate resilience, and disaster management including disaster risk reduction and disaster preparedness. The scope extends from the catchment area to the point of consumption by end-users. The policy implementation strategies, the responsibility and authority of implementation, and details pertaining to implementation and monitoring are stipulated in the Policy.