These Regulations further define the powers of the Authority established under Act No. 33 of 1967 (Part I), provide in respect of commercial relations of the Authority (Part II), regulate further the provision of water services (Part III), provide for the protection of gathering grounds or catchment areas (Part IV), water rates (Part V), and some other matters (Part VI). Regulations 5 to 8 prohibits various acts including pollution of water systems, and placing of sceptic tanks, latrines, etc. in catchment areas. The Authority may permit under regulation 24 combined water service. Part III concerns various issues of water supply such as pressure of water, tapping, extension or alteration of water service, wastage of water, metered supplies, obstruction of meters, etc. Part IV concerns Crown or private land declared to be a Forest Reserve or protected Forest for purposes of protection of sources of water supply. Acts such as use of pesticides in areas owned by the Authority are prohibited if no approval of the Authority is obtained (reg. 51). Regulation 56 concerns the prevention of fires. Catchment facilities owned by the Authority shall be used in such fashion so as not to affect the purity of the water (reg. 54). The Authority may appoint local authorities as its agents for a specified area under regulation 64. (65 regulations completed by 4 Schedules)
Central Water Authority Regulations, 1972 (S.R.O. No. 1 of 1973).