Water Resources Act

Jamaica
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This Act provides for the management and conservation of water resources in Jamaica. It sets water quality standards, includes provisions for water source monitoring and creates requirements for licenses for effluent discharge into water bodies.

Applicable countryJamaica
Topic
Subtopics
Pollutant disposal in water sources
Water quality standards
Water quality monitoring
Effluent wastewater disposal
Original publication1 Jan 1998
Entered into force1 Jan 1998
Latest update1 Jan 1998
Available languages
English Water Resources Act
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