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

Regulations

Regulations Relating to Compulsory National Standards and Measures to Conserve Water

2. Basic sanitation

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The minimum standard for basic sanitation services is—

(a)the provision of appropriate health and hygiene education: and
(b)a toilet which is safe, reliable, environmentally sound, easy to keep clean, provides privacy and protection against the weather, well ventilated, keeps smells to a minimum and prevents the entry and exit of flies and other disease-carrying pests.