Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997)

Chapter I : Introductory Provisions

2. Main objects of Act

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The main objects of this Act are to provide for—

(a)the right of access to basic water supply and the right to basic sanitation necessary to secure sufficient water and an environment not harmful to human health or well-being;
(b)the setting of national standards and norms and standards for tariffs in respect of water services;
(c)the preparation and adoption of water services development plans by water services authorities;
(d)a regulatory framework for water services institutions and water services intermediaries;
(e)the establishment and disestablishment of water boards and water services committees and their duties and powers;
(f)the monitoring of water services and intervention by the Minister or by the relevant Province;
(g)financial assistance to water services institutions;
(h)the gathering of information in a national information system and the distribution of that information;
(i)the accountability of water services providers; and
(j)the promotion of effective water resource management and conservation.