Water Schemes Act 2015.

The Water Schemes Act 2015 primarily focuses on recognizing independent water schemes as legitimate water service providers in Samoa. The Act objectives include providing government assistance to these schemes and establishing the Independent Water Schemes Association. The Act operates within the broader legal context of water resource management, emphasizing community ownership and the jurisdiction of Village Fonos over water schemes. Key legal principles include the binding nature of the Act on the government and the promotion of water resource management and conservation as outlined in the Water Resources Management Act 2008. Significant measures outlined in the Act include the establishment of community water committees, which are tasked with various functions such as the maintenance of water infrastructure, promoting conservation, and resolving disputes related to water supply. The Act also details the framework for fees associated with water supply and services. The document contains 37 Articles divided into 4 Parts.