LEX-FAOC027768

These Regulations, made by the Head of State under sections 29 and 48 of the Samoa Water Authority Act 2003, make provision with respect to sewerage and wastewater functions of the Authority and matters regarding sewerage in Samoa. They also provide for the regulation of introduction of wastewater into the sewage system.; The Authority is authorised to establish, implement, manage and maintain sewerage and wastewater schemes in areas designated under and is assigned regulatory powers effectively implement and manage sewerage and wastewater services in accordance with these Regulations. Provisions of these Regulations (other than Part IX on contractors and inspectors) shall apply to any area designated by the Authority and the Authority may progressively establish and implement a sewerage and wastewater scheme at premises or locations within a designated area.; The Regulations also provide with respect to, among other things: construction and maintenance of public sewers; tariffs for sewerage and wastewater services; connection to public sewers; permits for discharge of trade and industrial wastewater; standards, specifications and codes of practice; offences. The Authority may approve, and amend from time to time, trade wastes policies to be applied to any sewerage and wastewater system under these Regulations and make by-laws.