Water Supply Regulations, 2019 (No. 828 of 2019)

Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 1 GOVERNMENTNOTICENO.828publishedon.8/11/2019 THEWATERSUPPLYANDSANITATIONACT, (ActNo.5of2019) REGULATIONS THE WATER SUPPLY REGULATIONS, 2019 PARTI PRELIMINARYPROVISIONS 1. Citation. 2. Application. 3. Interpretation. PARTII ESTABLISHMENTANDMANAGEMENTOFWATERAUTHORITIES 4. Establishmentof waterauthority. 5. Categorizationof waterauthorities. 6. Procedureforappointmentofboardmembers. 7. Competitiveappointmentofboardmembersofwater authorities. 8. CompetitiveappointmentofboardmembersofRUWASA. 9. FillingvacancyintheBoard. 10. Licensing. 11. Assignmentofaddittionalresponsibility. 12. Appointmentofadministrator. 13. Servicearea. 14. Cessationofcommunityorganization. 15. Performancetoolsofwaterauthority. 16. Boarddissolution. 17. RemunerationofBoardmembers. Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 2 18. Appointmentof ManagingDirector. 19. Applicationfor watersupplyservices. PARTIII WATERSUPPLYSERVICES 20. Waterqualitystandards. 21. Agreementforwatersupply. 22. Priceofwater,termsandconditionsofsupply. 23. Useofwater. 24. Restrictionfornon-domesticpurposes. 25. CeasingtouseWaterofwaterauthority. 26. Publictaps. 27. Servicesandconnectionofservices. 28. Priceofservicesofferedbywaterauthority. 29. Nature,qualityfittingandrepairservicesandpreventionof waste. 30. Liabilityforpaymentofratesandcharges. 31. Recoveryofoverduedebts. 32. Powerofwaterauthoritytolaypipesonprivatelands. 33. Connectiontopipesofwaterauthority. 34. Stopvalve. 35. Bendsinpipes. 36. Supportforpipes. 37. Accessibilitytopipes. 38. Connectionwithotherwater. 39. Pipesnottobelaidthroughdrain. 40. Alertpipe. 41. Buriedcisternsprohibited. 42. Cisternssupplytoboilers. 43. Depthofpipes. 44. Removalofunusedconsumerserviceconnection. 45. Requirementofcistern. Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 3 46. Publicstandpipe. 47. Fixingandrepairofmeters. 48. Positionofmeter. 49. Chargesincaseofinaccuratemeters. 50. Inspectionandremovalofmeters. 51. Testingmeters. 52. Temperingwithmeters. 53. Suspensionofsupply. 54. Disconnectionofwatersupplyonnon-paymentofcharge. 55. Powertosupply wateroutside waterauthorityarea. 56. Preventionofmisuse. PARTIV GENERALPROVISIONS 57. Generaloffence. 58. Proofofliability. 59. Board’spowertomakeinstruments. 60. Revocation. Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 4 THEWATERSUPPLYANDSANITATIONACT, (ActNo.5of2019) REGULATIONS THE WATER SUPPLY REGULATIONS, 2019 PARTI PRELIMINARYPROVISIONS Citation 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Water Supply Regulations, 2019. Application 2.-(1) These Regulations shallapply to an area designatedanddeclaredtobeaWaterauthorityandto anytootherentityorpersonprovidingwatersupply andsanitationservices. (2)WhereanyprovisiontotheseRegulationsapplytoa community organization,legalentity ora person mandated to provide watersupply and sanitation services,anyreferenceto waterauthorityshallbe deemedtoincludecommunityorganization,thelegal entityorsuchperson. Interpretation 3.In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires: “Act” means the Water Supply and SanitationAct; “authorized officer”means any officer,servantor agentofawaterauthorityauthorized by the water authority; “Board”shallhavethemeaningascribedtoitunderthe Act; “council”means Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 5 (a)citycouncilwhenusedinrelationtoacity; (b)municipalcouncilwhenusedinrelationtoa municipality; (c)districtcouncilwhen used in relation to a district; (d)town councilwhen used in relation to a township;and (e)village councilwhen used in relation to a village. “ClassIlicense”meansalicenceissuedbyEWURAto alicenseewhohasfinancial,technicalandmanagerial capabilitytooperatealicensedfacilityandrecoverall thecostsofoperation; “ClassIIlicense”meansalicenceissuedbyEWURAto alicenseewhohastechnical and managerial capabilitytooperatealicensedfacilityandrecoversall thecostsofoperationexceptpartofitsinvestment cost; “ClassIIIlicense”meansalicenseissuedbyEWURAto a licensee who gets financial,managerialand technicalsupportfrom theGovernmentand partiallyrecoversitsoperationalcosts; “communityorganisation”meansacommunitybased watersupplyorganizationestablished under section32oftheAct; “consumer”includesanypersonorbodyofpersons supplied,orapplyingtobesupplied with, or using waterfrom waterworksorreceivingsanitation services,orwhoisliableforpaymentofanyfeesor otherchargesforthesupply or use of water or sanitationservices; Cap.414 “EWURA” means the Energy and Water Utilities RegulatoryAuthorityestablishedundertheEnergyand WaterUtilitiesRegulatoryAuthorityAct; “licensee”meanstheholderofClassI,IIorIIIand includestheholderofaprovisionallicenceasthecase maybe; Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 6 “licensedactivity”meansanactivityrelatingtoand necessarytothefulfillmentofthe supplier’s obligationstoprovideservices; “licensedfacility”includeswatersourceinfrastructures, buildings,watertreatment plants, wastewater treatmentplants,pipes,associatedequipmentand accessoriesandstoragetanksfrom whichaperson conductsalicensedactivitywhich isdescribed in a licence; “ManagingDirector”meanstheManagingDirectorof the Water Supply and Sanitation Authority appointedinaccordancewithsection17oftheAct; “Minister”meanstheMinisterresponsibleforwater; “misuse”inrelationtowatermeansanyuseofwater indisobediencetothetermsand noticegiven under these Regulations; “Registrar” means the Registrar of community organization; “RUWASA”meansRuralWaterSupplyandSanitation AgencyestablishedunderttheAct; “waste”inrelationtowatermeanstheconsumptionof waterduetoanyfailureonthepartofaconsumer tocomplywithanyprovisionoftheActorthese Regulations which is applicable to consumer’s services; “servicearea”meansanareadeclaredbytheMinister forprovisionofwatersupplyand sanitation services byawaterauthority; “waterauthority”meansawatersupplyandsanitation authorityestablishedundersection9oftheAct; “waterservice coverage”means the proportion of populationwithaccesstowatersupplyexpressedasa percentageofthepopulationinaservicearea; “waterworksarea”meansanyareaoflandorwater delineatedbytheMinisterasanareaconnectedwith supplyofanywaterworks. Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 7 PARTII ESTABLISHMENTANDMANAGEMENTOFWATERAUTHORITIES Establishmen tof water authority 4.-(1)Subjecttosection9oftheAct,theMinistermay, inconsultationwiththeMinisterresponsibleforlocal governmentauthorityandbynoticeintheGazette: (a)declareanareaspecifiedinthatnoticeasa waterauthority;and (b)clusterwaterauthorities. (2)An areato bedeclared awaterauthorityora clustered waterauthority shallatminimum be a township,districtheadquarter,regionalheadquarter, nationalwaterscheme ora clusterofcommunity organizations. (3) The notice for declaring a water authorityor clustered water authority shall be in the form prescribedintheFirstScheduletotheseRegulations. (4)TheMinistermaydeclareanyestablishedwater authority or clustered water authority to be a commercialwaterauthority basing on the criteria prescribed in the Second Schedule to these Regulations. (5)A Waterauthorityorclustered waterauthority declaredasacommercialwatersupplyandsanitation authorityshallbeincategoryAA orA asprovided underregulation5. Categorizatio nof water authorities 5.-(1)A waterauthorityorclusteredwaterauthority establishedinaccordancewithsection9oftheAct andtheseRegulationsshallbeinfourcategoriesas follows: (a)category AA: Those with water service coverage ofmore than 85% and meetall operation,maintenancecosts,depreciationand returnoninvestment; (b)categoryA:Thosewithwaterservicecoverage ofmore than 75% and meetalloperation, Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 8 maintenancecostsanddepreciation; (c)categoryB:Thosewithwaterservicecoverage ofmorethan65%andmeetalloperationaland maintenancecosts; (d)categoryC:Thosewithwaterservicecoverage oflessthan65% andmeetoperationaland maintenance costs except part of plant electricitycostsasshallbedeterminedbythe Minister in the performance assessment instrument. (2)ThewaterauthoritiesundercategoryA,BandC shallberequiredtoimprovetheirperformanceinorder to qualify to a highercategory within the period specifiedintheperformanceassessmentinstrument. (3)The annualperformance analysis prepared by EWURAinaccordancewithsection29(2)oftheAct shallincluderecommendationonthecategorywhicha Waterauthoritymaybe promoted and a Class of licencewhichmaybeissuedtosuchWaterauthority. Procedurefor appointment ofboard members 6.-(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of the FirstScheduletotheAct,theprocedureforappointing Board members ofa waterauthority shallbe in accordancewiththeseRegulationsandoperational guidelinestobeissuedbytheMinister. (2)A waterauthorityoperatingatdistricthead quarterortownshipshall,uponbeingdeclaredawater authorityincategoryAorAA,itsboardmembersbe constitutedasawaterauthorityoperatingatregional headquarter. (3)Theproceduresforappointingtheboardmembers shallbeasfollows: (a)arepresentativefrom theMinistryofWater shall recommended by the Permanent SecretaryandapprovedbytheMinister; (b)subjecttoregulation7(3),thecity,municipalor townshipdirectorshallbeamemberbyvirtue Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 9 ofhisoffice; (c)a representative from the regional administration shall be the regional administrativesecretaryorhisrepresentative; and (d)incaseoftheothermembers,threenames shallberecommendedforeachpositionand the Ministershallappointone among the recommendednamestobeamemberforthat positioninthefollowingmanner (i)forthechairman,thenamesshallbe recommended by the office ofthe regionaladministrativesecretaryand shallholdatleastauniversitydegree orequivalent; (ii)fora representative oflarge scale water consumers, the names recommended by the Managing Directorshallbe from large scale waterconsumers accompanied with their average monthly water consumption; (iii)for representative of the local commercialsector,thenamesshallbe recommended bytheassociation of businessmen such as Tanzania ChamberofCommerceIndustryand Agriculture(TCCIA)and Chamberof CommerceandTrade(CCT); (iv)forrepresentativeofcouncillors,the namesshallberecommendedbyfull Councilmeeting of the respective council; (v)forrepresentative ofdomestic water consumers, the names shall be recommended by the full Council meeting,andpreferenceshallbegiven Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 10 towomen; (vi)forarepresentativeofwomen groups, threenamesshallberecommendedby thefullCouncilmeeting. (4)Inrecommendingandappointingthemembers,the responsible authority shall consider the person recommendedorappointedhas: (a)at least form four educationlevel; (b)management experience or served as a board member; (c)a permanent resident within the area o foperation of the waterauthority;and (d)goodrecordofpaymentofwaterbills. (5) The recommendation for appointing board members (a)incaseofwaterauthorityoperatingatregional headquarter, clustered water authority or nationalwaterprojectshallbechanneledtothe Ministerthroughtheregional administration; and (b)incaseofwaterauthorityintheDistrictand township levelshallbe channeled to the Minister responsible for localgovernment throughtheDistrictExecutiveDirector. (6)The recommendation foreach recommended personshallbeaccompaniedwithacurriculum vitae whichshallincludeinformationabouthisage,gender, placeofresidence,levelofeducation, academic qualification orprofession,occupation,records of paymentofwaterbillsandexperienceinmanagement andboardfunctions. Competitive appointment ofboard membersof 7.-(1)WheretheMinisterintendstousecompetitive procedure in appointing membersunderparagraph 2(2)oftheFirstSchedule,thefollowing procedure shallbecompliedwith (a)relevantregionaladministrationofficeorlocal Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 11 water authorities governmentauthority,as the case maybe, shalladvertisethevacancyofaboardmember inthelocalnewspaperofwidecirculation,save forcouncilor’spostwhoseadvertisementshall beinacouncil’snoticeboard; (b)submissionoftheapplicationstotherelevant regional administration office or local governmentauthorityasthecasemaybe; (c)shortlisting and recommendation of three namesoftheapplicantstotheMinisterbythe relevantregionaladministrationofficeorlocal governmentauthorityasthecasemaybe;and (d)appointmentoftherecomendedmemberby theMinisterfrom thelistsubmitted bythe relevantregionaladministrationofficeorlocal governmentauthorityasthecasemaybe. Provided thatthe Ministershallapplycompetitive appointment in making appointment of board membersofwaterauthorityinrespectofcategoryAor AA. (2) For the post of Chairman, the Regional Administration Officeorlocalgovernmentauthority shallrecommendthreenamesoftheapplicantstothe Minister. (3)IncaseofarepresentativeoftheCouncilor,the listoftheapplicantsshallbesubmittedtothefull councilforselectionthroughvoting,thethreeselected namestogetherwiththecurriculum vitaebasedon rankingshallbesubmittedtoRegionalAdministrative SecretaryforonwardrecommendationtotheMinister. (4)Fortherepresentativeofthelocalcommercial sector,the applicantshallbe the memberofthe private sector organizations such as Tanzania Chamber of Commerce,Industry and Agriculture, ConfederationofTanzaniaIndustries,TanzaniaPrivate SectorFoundationorTanzaniaBanker’sAssociation residingintheserviceareaofthewaterauthority. Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 12 (5) For the representative of large scale water consumers,therelevantwaterauthorityshallsubmitat leastfivenamesofthelargescalewaterconsumersto Regional Administrative Secretary who will recommend three names together with their curriculum vitaetotheMinisterforappointment. (6)Where the service area ofa waterauthority trancesendsinmorethanoneregionaladministrative boundaries,thevacanciesshallbeadvertisedandthe applications shall be submitted to the regional administration where the headquarterofthe water authorityissituated. (7)Therelevantwaterauthorityshallbearthecosts involved in the recruitment process under this regulations. Competitive appointment ofboard membersof RUWASA 8.-(1)WheretheMinisterintendstousecompetitive procedureinappointingRUWASABoardmemberas prescribedunderparagraph1(5)oftheThirdSchedule totheAct,thefollowingprocedureshallbecomplied with (a)advertisingthepostofboardmemberinthe localnewspaperofwidecirculation,relevant noticeboardsandwebsites; (b)theapplicantshallbeaTanzaniancitizenand shallsubmithisapplicationtotheMinister; (c)Forthepostofchairman,theMinistershall shortlistthree names togetherwith their curricula vitae and recommend to the Presidentforappointment;and (d)Forthe postofa memberrepresenting non-publicsector,theMinistershallappointa memberfrom theshortlistednames. (2)RUWASA shallbearthe costs involved in the recruitmentprocessofRUWASABoardmembers. Filling 9.Whereamemberceasestobeamemberforany Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 13 vacancyin Board reason priorto the expiration ofhis tenure,the appointingauthoritymayappointanotherpersoninhis placeandthepersonsoappointedshallholdthepost fortheremainingterm ofhispredecessor. Licensing 10.-(1) Itshallbetheobligationofawaterauthority orpersontoapplyforalicencefrom EWURA. (2) A water authority or person other than a communityorganizationshallnotoperatewithouta licensefrom EWURA. (3)AlicenseissuedbyEWURAmayeitherbeofclass I,IIorIII. (4)Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofsubregulation (3),adeclaredwaterauthoritywhichhasnotqualified forclassI,IIorIIIlicenseshallbeissued with a provisionallicence fora period ofnotmore than twentyfourmonths. (5)Any person otherthan a Waterauthority or Community Organization shallonly operate under classIlicense. (6)Thelicensesissuedmaypermitthelicenseeto provideanyorcombinationofthefollowing: (a)watersupplyandsanitationservices; (b)bulkwatersupply; (c)watersupply; (d)sanitationservices;and (e)anyotherrelevantservicerelatedtothe provisionofwatersupplyandsanitation services. Assignment ofaddittional responsibility 11.-(1)TheMinistermay,inwritingandforaspecified periodoftime,assignadditionalresponsibilitytoa waterauthorityatregionalheadquarterofproviding managementortechnicalsupporttowaterauthority operatingatdistrictheadquarterortownshipwitha viewofimprovingservicedelivery. (2)TheMinistermayassignRUWASAadditional Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 14 responsibilityofprovidingmanagementortechnical support to a water authority or community organisationwithaviewofimprovingservicedelivery. (3)The responsibility to be assigned underthis regulationmaybeintheareaofprojectpreparation andconstructionorservicedelivery. (4)Wheretheassignmentisonprojectpreparation and construction,the Ministershallcause to be executedamemorandum ofunderstandingbetween theMinistryandtherelevantwaterauthoritydetailing theobligationsofeachpartyandthecostsofcarrying outtheassignmentshallbedefrayedfrom theproject costs. (5)Wheretheassignmentisonservicedelivery (a)theresponsibilityofprovidingserviceshall vesttotheBoardofawaterauthorityat regionalheadquarterorRUWASA asthe casemaybe;and (b)theBoardofthewaterauthorityoperating atdistrictheadquartersortownshipwillbe dissolvedtoallow theBoardofawater authority at regional headquarters or RUWASAtohavefullcontrolofoperations. (6)Inundertakingtheassignmentundersubregulation (5)a waterauthorityata regionalheadquarteror RUWASAshallbuildthecapacityofthewaterauthority atdistrictheadquarters ortownship in areas of financialandoperationalmanagement. (7)Uponexpiryoftheperiodspecifiedpursuantto subregulation(1),theMinistermay (a)extendtheperiodashe maydeem fitto enableattainmentofserviceimprovement; (b)reappointtheBoardofthewaterauthorityat districthead quartersortownship areaand direct the water authority at regional headquarterstohandovertheoperationsto thereappointedBoard;or Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 15 (c)clusterthewaterauthoritiesinto onewater authority. Appointment of Administrator 12.-(1)Where the Ministerdissolves a Board in accordancewiththeseRegulations,hemayappointan administratorto manage the affairs ofthe water authority. (2)Theadministratorappointedundersubregulation (1)maybeabodycorporateoracommitteeandshall haveallsuchpowersasmaybeexercisedbythe Board. (3)Theadministratorappointedundersubregulation (1)shallremaininofficeforsuchperiodasitmaybe determinedbytheMinister. (4)TheMinistershalltakeallreasonablestepsto ensurethatmanagementofawaterauthoritywhich hasbeenplacedundertheadministratorpursuantto subregulation(1)ishandedovertoanewBoard. Servicearea 13.-(1)TheserviceareaofaWaterauthorityshallbe asprovidedintheActandasdefinedintheinstrument establishingtheWaterauthority. (2)Subjecttotheprovisionsofsections13and30of theAct,aperson,communityorganisationoranyother legalentity shallnot provide water supply and sanitationserviceswithintheserviceareaofthewater authority,exceptwherethewaterauthorityhasnot extendedtheservicestotheparticlarareaandsuch areaisapprovedbythewaterauthority. Cessationof community organization 14.-(1)Whereawaterauthorityextendswatersupply and sanitationservicesinanareaserviced bythe communityorganizationorpersonwithinitsservice area,suchcommunityorganizationorpersonshall ceasetooperate. (2)Whereawaterauthorityextendswatersupplyand sanitation services in an area serviced by the Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 16 community organization or person whose water supplyandsanitationinfrastracturearenotpublicly ownedintermsofsection33(2)oftheAct,awater authority shallinitiate a process ofentering into arrangementswithsuchcommunityorganizationor thepersonwithaview toagreeonhow thewater authority assumes its responsibilities ofproviding servicesinthearea. (3)Thearrangementsreferredtoundersubregulation (2)shallbereducedintoagreementandmayinclude provisions on transferofthe assets to the water authority,buyingofftheassets,compensationorany othermeansasthepartiesmaydeem fit.Provided thatthevalueoftheassetorcompensation,ifany, shallbeestablishedbyanauthorizedvaluer. (4)Where,pursuanttosubregulations(2)and(3), thereisdisagreementbetweenthewaterauthorityand thecommunityorganizationortheperson,eitherparty mayreferthemattertoMinisterforresolution. (5) Nothing in these Regulations shall be construed as authorizing or vesting rights to a community organization or person to continue providingwatersupplyandsanitationserviceswithin theareaofoperationofthewaterauthority. Performance toolsof water authority 15.-(1)Awaterauthorityshallexercisesuchpowers andperform suchfunctionsasprovidedforunderthe ActandtheseRegulations,andindoingsoitshalltake intoaccountthefollowing; (a)licenseissuedbyEWURA (b)performancecontract; (c)BusinessPlan;and (d)anyotherrelevantinstrument. Board dissolution 16.The Minister may dissolve the Board after consultationwiththeMinisterresponsibleforlocal governmentunderthefollowingcircumstances Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 17 (a)wheretheBoardobtainanadverseopinion on audited accountsfortwo consecutive years; (b)board’sfailuretosubstantiallycomplywith itsobligationsandfunctionsasstipulatedin theAct,regulationsand theperformance contract; Cap414 (c)where the water authority’s operating licensehasbeencancelled byEWURA in accordancewiththeActorEWURA Act; and (d)where water authorities have been clustered. Remuneratio nBoard member 17.ThemembersoftheBoardshallbepaidsuch remunerationandallowancesasshallbeapprovedby the relevantauthority by taking into accountthe financialperformanceofarespectivewaterauthority. Appointment ofManaging Director 18.-(1)TheMinistershall,pursuanttosection17of theActandonrecommendationoftheBoard,appoint aManagingDirector. (2)In recommending orappointing a person to become a Managing Director,the Board and the Ministershallhave due regard to the procedure stipulatedintheoperationalguidelinesofthewater authorities. (3)Where,immediatelyafterestablishmentofawater authority,thereisnoBoardinplace,theMinistermay appointasuitablepersontoactasManagingDirector ofsuchwaterauthority. (4)TheManagingDirectorshallbeunderaprobation periodforsixmonthsduringwhichhisperformance shall be evaluated and if not satisfactory the appointingauthoritymayrevoketheappointmentand appointanotherperson to become the Managing Director. Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 18 Application for water supply services 19.-(1)A consumeroranyperson on behalfofa consumershallnotcommencetolay,alter,removeor extendanyconsumer’sserviceunlesstheconsumer orthepersononbehalfoftheconsumerhasapplied forandobtainedapermissioninwritingtodosofrom thewaterauthority. (2)Thewaterauthoritymay,ingrantingthepermission tolay,alter,remove,orextendthesaidserviceapprove the place,fittings and arrangements for laying, removing,alteringorextendingthesaidservice. (3) The application for water supply under this regulationshallbemadeintheform containedinthe SecondScheduletotheseRegulations. PARTIII WATERSUPPLYSERVICES WaterQuality Standards 20.Awaterauthority,communityorganisationor anypersonhavingtheresponsilitytoprovidewater supplyservices,shallensurethatthewatersuppliedto consumers meetthe prescribed quality standards issuedbytheTanzaniaBureauofStandardsandany otherrelevantauthority. Agreement forwater supply 21.-(1)Beforeawaterauthoritysupplieswatertoa consumer,thelattershallmakeanapplicationtothe waterauthorityinaccordancewiththeseRegulations andsubjecttotheprescribedtermsandconditions, including payment of such charges as may be applicableinrespectofthepurposeforwhichthe waterisrequired. (2) Water supply shallnot be taken from the waterworks of the water authority unless an agreement to supply the same requires the performanceoftheterms,conditionsthereofandany matters required by these Regulations have been Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 19 signedbytheconsumerandthewaterauthoritytothe satisfactionofthewaterauthority. Useofwater 22.-(1)Thewatersuppliedbythewaterauthorityto anyconsumershallbeusedonlyforthepurposes specified in theapplication and theagreementfor watersupplyandinthecaseofpublicfountains,for thepurposesspecifiedbythewaterauthority. (2)Thewatersosuppliedbythewaterauthoritytoany fire hydrant shallbe used for the purpose of combatingfireandshallbesubjecttochargespayable bytheuserlikeanyotherwatersuppliedbythewater authority, Providedthatthewaterauthoritymaypermitthewater from thefirehydranttobeusedforanyotherpurpose asitmaydetermine. Restriction for non-domestic purposes 23.-(1)Thesupplyofwaterforotherthandomestic purposesmaybegrantedtoanyconsumerifthereis sufficientwatersupplyanduponsuchconditionsas maybeprescribedbythewaterauthority. (2)Whereverthewaterauthority,havingregardtothe stateofthewatersupplyandotherwaterresourcesin theareaandtheexistingdemandsorlikelydemands ofwatersupplyfordomesticpurposes,may,withor withoutnotice to anyconsumerofwaterfornon domesticpurposesdiscontinueorotherwisereduceor restrictthesupplyortheuseortakingofsuchwater andindoingsothewaterauthorityshallnotbeheld responsibleforanyloss,inconvenienceorinjuryto suchconsumeroranyperson. (3)Itshallbethedutyofeverypersontocomplywith thetermsofanynoticewhichmaybegivenbythe AuthorityunderthisRegulationandanydisobedience tothetermsofthenoticeshallconstituteaviolationof theseRegulations. (4)Anoticegivenunderthisregulationmaybeserved Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 20 totheconsumerpersonally,throughanadvertisement in theGazettea localnewspaperorbyanyother meansasthewaterauthoritymaydeem sufficientto bring the information to the knowledge of the consumerlikelytobeaffected. Ceasingto useWaterof water authority 24.-(1) Where a consumer ceases to occupy a premisessupplied with waterorceaseto usethe watersuppliedbythewaterauthority,suchconsumer shallgiveapriornoticeofnotlessthanthreedaysin writingtothewaterauthorityanduponreceiptofsuch notice,the waterauthority shalldisconnectwater supplyattheexpenseoftheconsumer. (2)Theowner,occupierorconsumerofanypremises liableforthepaymentofanywaterrateandwhohas givennoticeofhisintentiontovacatethepremisesor ceases to use the watersupplied by the water authorityshallpaytheratesup to theend ofthe calendar month in which such removal or discontinuancetakesplace. PublicTaps 25.-(1)Thewaterauthoritymaysupplywatertopublic tapswhereveritthinksfitinanywatersupplyareaand itshallbeentitledtochargeforthewatersosupplied atpricesapprovedbyEWURA. (2)Wherethewatersuppliedisfrom publicfountain, the waterauthority shallnotify the public in any manneritdeemsfitonthepurposesforwhichthe watershallbeused,hoursduringwhichwatermaybe availableandanylimitation. Servicesand connectionof services 26.-(1)Everyconsumer’sservice,place,fitting and arrangementsforconnectionofanysuchservicewith thewaterworksshallbeapprovedinwritingbythe waterauthorityas being in conformitywith these Regulations. (2)Aconsumershallnotbeentitledtosupplyofwater Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 21 unlessand untileverysuchserviceand theplace, fittingsand arrangementsforconnecting anysuch service have been approved as provided in these Regulations. (3)Aconsumerorotherpersonshallnotconnector causetobeconnectedanyconsumer’sservicetothe waterworkswithouthavingobtainedtheapprovalin writing ofthe waterauthority as provided under subregulation(2). (4)Everyconsumerrequiringconnectionorrenewalof any connection with the waterworks shallmake application thereof to the Authority in the form containedintheFourthScheduletotheseRegulations andshalldeposittothewaterauthorityamountof moneyequivalenttotheestimatedcostsofdoingthe workatleasttwodaysbeforethecommencementof anywork. (5)Thedepositshallbeequivalenttotheestimated recoverableexpendituremadebythewaterauthority. (6)Thewaterauthorityshallbeentitledtorecover from the consumer any excess to the deposit comparedwiththeactualexpenditureandsimilarly,in caseofoverestimation,theconsumershallbeentitled tothebalancebetweenthedepositandtheactual expenditure. (7)Forthepurposes ofthisregulation,recoverable expenditureshallinclude (a)providing and fixing a ferrule or its equivalentonthewaterauthority’smains; (b)providingandfixingastopvalve; (c)costofexcavationandallmaterialrequired toconnect,reneworreplaceaconsumer’s service; (d)maintaining surface and permanent reinstatement; (e)providinganyadditionallabourormaterial; and Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 22 (f)Waterauthorities’charges equivalentto twenty per cent of the totalcost of paragraphs(a)to(d)orafixedchargeas determinedbytheauthorityandapproved byEWURA. Priceof services offeredby water authority 27.-(1)Watersuppliedbythewaterauthorityandany service provided by the waterauthority shallbe suppliedatapriceasmaybeproposedbythewater authorityandapprovedbyEWURA. (2)Exceptwhereitisotherwiseprovided,thequantity ofwaterregisteredbyawatermeterregardingthe watersuppliedtoanyconsumershallbedeemedtobe thequantitysupplied. (3)Where any consumeris supplied with water withouta water meter such consumer shallbe chargedataflatratepermonthandsuchrateshallbe approvedbyEWURA. Nature, qualityfitting andrepair servicesand preventionof waste 28.-(1)Everyconsumer’s service shallbe ofsuch nature,quality,sizeandpatternandshall: (a)comply with any specification contained in these Regulations and be approved by the waterauthority;and (b)belaid,installed,maintained,repaired,renewed or removed so as to conform to these Regulations and at the expense of the consumer. (2)Aconsumer’sserviceshallnotatanytimebein such defective condition orlaid orfixed in such position in such manner as to cause damage, obstructiontoanyservice,waterorpollutionofwater suppliedbythewaterauthority. (3)Anauthorizedofficershallhavetherightofaccess toaconsumer’spremisesforpurposesofinspecting andtestinginordertoascertainwhetherthenature, quality,fitting orrepairservices conform to these Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 23 Regulations and a consumer shallpermit such authorizedofficertoenterinthepremisestoperform suchduties. (4)Whereanauthorizedofficerisoftheopinionthata consumer’sserviceisinsuchdefectiveconditionoris laid orfixed in such position ormannerso asto involvedamageorobstructiontoanyservice,wasteor pollutionasaforesaid,hemaybynoticeinwriting requiresuch consumerto takesuch measuresas specifiedinthesaidnoticeinordertopreventsuch damage,obstruction,wasteorpollution. (5)Itshallbethedutyofanyconsumertocomplywith suchnoticetothesatisfactionofthewaterauthority andanyconsumerwhofailsorneglectstodoso, breaches this regulation and shallbe guiltyofan offence. (6)Anynoticegivenunderthisregulationshallbe substantially in the form prescribed in the Fifth ScheduletotheseRegulations. Liabilityfor paymentof ratesand charges 29.-(1)Theoccupierofanypremisesinrespectof whichratesorchargesarepayable,shallbeliablefor paymentthereof. (2)Whenanypremisesareoccupiedbytwoormore persons,eachpersonshallbejointlyand severally liableforthepaymentsoftheratesorchargespayable undersubregulation(1). (3)Whereanycontractordefaultsinpaymentofwater suppliedtohim ascontractor,thepersononwhose behalftheworkhasbeendoneoristobedonebythe contractorshallbeliableforsuchpayment,andifthat personpaysthesameorthesameisrecoveredfrom him,thatpersonshallbedeemedtohavepaiditon behalfofthecontractorandmayrecoveritfrom the contractoraccordingly. Recoveryof 30.Whereapersonfailstopayanyamountduetohim Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 24 overdue debts undertheActortheseRegulationswithinthirtydays from thedateofthenotice,thewaterauthoritymay suefor,orauthorizeanypersononitsbehalftosuefor andrecoversuchsum togetherwithcostsandthe expensesfordisconnectingthewatersupply. Powerof water authorityto laypipeson privatelands 31.Subjecttosections21(b)and22oftheAct,a waterauthoritymay,aftergivingreasonablenoticein writingtotheowneroroccupier,carryanywaterpipe through,acrossorunderanylandandmay,atany time,upongivingsuchnoticeorincaseofserious emergencywithoutnotice,enterintoanysuchlandfor the purposes of repairing,maintaining,renewing, removing,altering,inspecting,attendingtoortesting any such waterpipe thereon,withoutpaying any compensationbutmakinggoodorathisoptionpaying for damage done or occasioned through the operationsunderthisregulation. Connection topipesof water authority 32.Theconnectionofeveryconsumer’spipewithany pipeofthewaterauthoritymaybemadebymeansof anapprovedclampsaddle,hardbrassferrule,stop ferruleoranyspecifiedconnectorswithunionand shallbe made so as to have clearwaterway of approvedsize. Stopvalve 33.-(1)Aconsumershallprocureastopvalvewithan area of waterway not less than one and half centimeterspipeandnotgreaterthanthatofthepipe ofthewaterauthority. (2)Thestopvalvesshallbefittedbelow thesurface andclosetotheboundarywallsoutsidethepremises ownedoroccupiedbyconsumerandprotectedbyan approvedsurfaceboxattheconsumer’sexpenses. Bendsin pipes 34.Bendsinpipesshallnotinanycasediminishor altertheboreofthepipes. Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 25 Supportfor pipes 35.Everypipeusedbythewaterauthorityinrespectto water connectionshallbeadequatelysupportedand shallbefixedasfaraspossibleinordertoavoidair locks. Accessibility topipes 36.Everypipeorfittingwithinabuildingshall,sofaras practicable,be placedastobereadilyaccessiblefor examinationbyawaterauthority. Connection withother water 37.Apipefortheconveyanceoforinconnectionwith watersupplied bythewaterauthorityshallnotbe connected with any pipe,cistern,butt or other receptacle used orcapable ofbeing used forthe conveyanceorreceptionofanywaterotherthanwater suppliedbythewaterauthority. Pipesnotto belaid throughdrain 38.-(1)Apipeshallnotbelaidsoastopassintoor through any sewer or any manhole connected therewithorintoorthroughanyseptictank,refusepit orpit. (2)Apipeshallnotbelaidorallowedtoremainin contactwith any foulsoilorwith any injurious material.Provided thatifthe laying ofsuch pipe throughfoulsoilcannotbeavoidedsuchpipemaybe solaidifitissufficientlyprotectedfrom contactwith soileitherbybeingcarriedthroughanexteriortubeof approvedmaterialorbysomeotherapprovedsuitable means. Alertpipe 39.-(1)Everystoragecisternorflushingcisternshall be provided with an overflow orwaste pipe so arrangedastoactasawarningpipe. (2)Everyalertpipeshallbeplacedinsuchaposition asmayadmitthedischargeofwaterfrom suchalert pipeoutsidethebuildingbeingreadilyaccessiblebyan officerorthewaterauthority. Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 26 (3)Overfloworwastepipeotherthanawarningpipe shallnotbeattachedtoanystoragecisternorflushing cisternsuppliedwithwaterofthewaterauthorityand everysuchoverflow orwastepipenotbeingaalert pipeshallberemovedorconvertedintoalertpipe. Buried cisterns prohibited 40.Acisternburiedorexcavatedinthegroundshall notbeusedforthereceptionorstorageofwater supplied bythe Authorityunless the use ofsuch cistern forthe said purpose has been previously approvedinwritingbythewaterauthority. Cisterns supplyto boilers 41.A steam boilerorotherhotwaterapparatusin whichwatersuppliedbythewaterauthorityisused shallnotbesuppliedotherwisethanthroughacistern andballtapofanapprovedpattern. Depthof pipes 42.Everypipelaidinconnectionwithwatersupplied bythewaterauthoritywhennotbeneathabuilding shallbe laid ata depth ofnotless than sixty centimetresbelowthesurfaceofthegroundandinthe case ofany pipe laid underany road,streetor pavementorinanyothersituationwhereisexposedto theriskofdamageshallbelaidnotatlessthanninety centimetresbelow thesurfaceofsuchroad,street, pavementorshallbeprotectedtothesatisfactionof thewaterauthority. Removalof unused consumer service connection 43.Everyconsumerwhoseconnectionserviceisout ofuseshallcausethesametobesealedoffbythe waterauthorityattheconsumer’sexpenses. Requirement ofcistern 44.Where so required by the waterauthority,a consumerusingorintendingtousewatersuppliedby thewaterauthorityorotherthandomesticpurposes Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 27 shallinstallacisternforthestorageofwatertobe usedforsuchpurposes,capacityandspecificationas maybeapprovedbythewaterauthority. Public stand pipe 45.-(1)Thewaterauthoritymayerectpublicstandpipe inanypartofawatersupplyareaandmaysupply waterthroughsuchpipe. (2)Thewaterauthoritymayfrom timetotimemake sucharrangementsasitshalldeem fitforcontrol and managementofpublic stand pipes and with regardtothehoursatwhichwatermaybesupplied therefrom. Fixing and repair of meters 46.-(1)Allmetersshallbe provided bythe water authority. (2)Thecostoffixingandconnectinganymeter withthewaterworks,includingtherequisitevalves andotherapparatus,shallbepaidbytheconsumer. (3)The metershallbe maintained bythe water authorityinproperrepairandgoodworkingorder,but thecostofrepairstodamagetheretocausedbyfire, negligence,ordefectofanyconsumer’sserviceshall bepaidbytheconsumer. Position of meter 47.-(1)Everymetershallbeplacedinsuchaposition as an authorized officer may determine in consultationwiththeownerofthepremiseandas closeaspossibleto theoutsideboundaryofthe premise. (2)Everymetershallbeplaceinapositioneasierfor inspection byan authorized officer,who shallbe entitledtohavefreeaccesstheretoforanypurpose providedforintheActorundertheseRegulations. Inaccurate meters 48.-(1)Ametershallnotbeusedorcontinuetobe usedformeasurementofwatersupplybythewater authority where it found on inspection by any Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 28 authorizedofficertobeinaccurate. (2)Ametershallbedeemedtobeinaccuratewhere anyerrorshown exceeds the margin offive per centum eitherway. Provided thata meterso found in errorshallbe deemedtohaveacquiredsucherrornotmorethan threemonthsfrom thereportingdate. (3)Where a customerrequests measurementof meterbyapersonotherthanthewaterauthority, such a customershallbearthe costs ofsuch measurement. Chargesin caseof inaccurate meters 49.Whereinanycaseanymeterceasestoindicate correctlythequantityofwaterpassingthroughit,the waterauthorityshallestimatethecorrectregistration inanyofthefollowingways: (a)bycomparison with the quantityofwater supplied under similar conditions during someotherperiod; (b)bycomparison with the quantityofwater suppliedafterthemeterhasbeenrestoredto properorder; (c)by comparison with the registration ofa substitutemeterusedtemporarilyinplaceof thedefectivemeter; (d)byapplying a correction factorwhere the meterisfoundtohaveaconsistenterrorof registration;or (e)by any other reasonable basis which is consideredequitablebythewaterauthority, having regard to thecircumstancesofthe case. Inspection andremoval ofmeters 50.The waterauthority may from time to time, throughanauthorizedofficerinspectanymeterand mayremovethesameforthepurposesoftestingthe accuracy thereof, for the examination, repair, Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 29 substitutingforitanothermeterorsuspendingwater supply. Testing meters 51.-(1)The waterauthorityshalltesta customer meteratleastonceineveryfiveyearsandshallkeep recordthereofindicatingmetermake,numberand size,dateandmetertestingresults. (2) Aconsumermayrequireametertobetestedby thewaterauthorityatalltimesandwherethemeter isfoundtobeaccurate,theconsumershallpaythe wholeoftheexpensessoincurred. (3) Ametershallbedeemedtobeaccurateifany errorshowislessthanfivepercentum eitherway. Tempering withmeters 52.-(1)Ametershallnotbemoved,disconnected,or inanywayalteredorinterferedwith,exceptbythe waterauthority. (2)When anyalteration isnecessaryorrepairis required,noticetothateffectshallbegiventothe waterauthority. Suspension ofsupply 53.-(1)Withoutprejudice to the generalityofthe powersofawaterauthoritystipulatedintheActor underthese Regulations,a waterauthority may suspendsupplyofwateronnoticetothecustomer upon occurance of any of the following circumstances (a)the consumer has refused an authorized officerorworkmantoenterintohispremises forthe purposes ofinspecting,examining, testingordischarginganyoftheirduties; (b)theconsumer’sserviceorconnectionwiththe waterworks does not conform to these Regulationsorbeingsoconstructedandused doesnoteffectivelypreventwaste,orwater pollution; (c)the consumerwastes,misuses orpollutes Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 30 watersuppliedbythewaterauthority; (d)wherethewaterauthorityneedstorepairor readjustanywatermeter;and (e)consumerisinbreachofanyoftheprovisions ofRegulations. (2)Thewaterauthoritymay,aftergivingapublic notice,suspendthesupplyofwatereitherwhollyor partlyinanyofthefollowingcircumstances: (a)wherethereisnosufficientsupplyofwater; and (b)wherethewaterauthorityneedstorepairor readjustthewaterworks. Disconnectio nofwater supplyon non-payment ofcharges 54.-(1)Thewaterauthoritymaycutofforwithdraw thesupplyofwatertoanypremisesinrespectof whichanyratesorchargesinconnectionwiththe supply are notfully paid within thirty days after notificationbytheprescribedauthority. (2)Awaterbillinrespectofpaymentofanyrateor chargeissuedbyawaterauthorityandwhichbears thewords“thebillisanotice”shallbedeemedasa noticeunderthisregulation. (3)Thenoticereferredtoinsubregulation(1)shallbe inaform prescribedintheSixthScheduletothese Regulations. Powerto supplywater outsidewater authorityarea 55.TheMinistermayauthorizeawaterauthorityto supplywateroutsideitsareaofjurisdictionwherethe circumstancesnecessitatedoingso. Preventionof misuse 56.-(1)Itshallbelawfulforawaterauthorityatany time,whenitdeemsitnecessaryandexpedienttodo so,by notice in the Gazette and also in three consecutiveissuesofalocalnewspaperto (a)requireconsumerstoconservewatersupplied by any means ofwhatsoeverkind therein Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 31 directed,tobetaken;and (b)prohibitorrestricttheuseofwatersupplied foralloranyofthefollowingpurposes (i)for watering garden,recreation ground, road orpathway,unlesssuchwaterhas already been reasonablyused forany other legitimatepurpose; (ii)forwashingmotorvehiclesoranykindof wheeledvehicle; (iii)forwashinganyotherimplement,articleor thingspecifiedinthesaidnotice; (iv)forany otheruse otherthan domestic purposes. (2)Thenoticereferredtoinsubregulation(1)shallbe intheform prescribedintheSeventhScheduleto theseRegulations. (3)Onthepublicationofsuchnoticeanduntilthe samehasbeencancelleditshallbethedutyofevery persontocomplywiththetermsthereofandany personwhofailtoconservethewater,andsouseor permittobeusedanywaterinanywaycontraryto theprohibitionorrestrictionspecifiedorotherwise disobeythetermsofthesaidnoticecommitsan offenceagainsttheseRegulationsandshallbeguilty ofmisusingthewater. PARTIV GENERALPROVISIONS General offence 57.Anypersonwhocommitsanoffenceunderthese Regulations,forwhich no punishmentisspecially providedforundertheAct,shall,uponconvictionbe sentencedtopayafinenotexceedingonehundred thousandshillingsortoimprisonmentforaterm not exceedingtwelvemonthsortoboth. Proof of 58.Inanyactionfortherecoveryofanyamountdue Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 32 liability undertheAct,acertificateunderthehandofthe prescribedauthorityorofanypersonauthorizedby the prescribed authorityon thatbehalfthatsuch amountis dueandthatthedefendantistheperson liabletopaytheamountdue,shall,intheeventof non-paymentprovethatthedefendantistheperson liableforthepaymentthereof. Board’s powerto make instruments 59.-(1)Inperformingitsadministrativeandfinancial duties,the Board shallcause to be prepared the followinginstruments: (a)FinancialRegulations; (b)StoresandPurchaseRegulations; (c)StaffRegulations; (d)SchemeofService; (e)BusinessPlan; (f)AssetManagementPlan; (g)ClientsServiceCharter;and (h)anyotherinstrumentastheBoardmaydeem necessary. (2)TheBusinessPlanandtheAssetManagement Plan shallbe submitted to EWURA for review whereasClientsServiceChartershallbesubmittedto EWURAforapproval. (3)TheRegulationsmadeundersubregulation(1) maynotbepublishedintheGazettebuttheBoard shallbring the notice ofsuch Regulations to all personsorinstitutionslikelytobeaffectedbythe Regulationssomade. Revocation GNNo.90of 2013 60.TheWaterSupplyRegulations,2013arehereby revoked. Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 33 FIRST SCHEDULE (Madeundersection9andregulation 4(a)) FORM 1 THE WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION ACT (ActNo.5of2019) DECLARATION OF WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATIONAUTHORITY NOTICE (Made under section 9andrule4) IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon me by section 9 of the Water Supply and Sanitation Act, I…………………………...…..………… Minister responsible for water do hereby declare ……………………………………..…………………………….. to be a Water Supply and Sanitation Authority in category ………………... effective from ………..day of …………20…… Its area of operation is as appended hereto. Made this ……………… day of …………………………. 20…. …………………………………….. Dar es Salaam,Minister for Water Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 34 FORM 2 THE WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION ACT (ActNo.5of2019) DECLARATION OF COMMERCIAL WATER SUPPLY ANDSANITATION AUTHORITY NOTICE (Made under section 9andrule4) IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon me by section 9 of the Water Supply and Sanitation Act, I……………………………… Minister responsible for Water do hereby declare …………………………………………….. to be a commercial Water Supply and Sanitation Authority in Category ………... effective from ……..day of …………20…… Its area of operation is as appended hereto. Made this ……………… day of …………………………. 20…. …………………………………………….. Dar es Salaam, Minister for Water Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 35 FORM 3 THE WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION ACT (ActNo.5of2019) DECLARATION OF A CLUSTERED WATER SUPPLY ANDSANITATION AUTHORITY NOTICE (Made under section 9andrule4) IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon me by section 9 of the Water Supply and Sanitation Act, I……………………………… Minister responsible for water do hereby declare ………………………………………………….. to be a Clustered Waterauthority in Category ………... effective from ………..day of …………20………….… The clustered water authorities are as follows (a)……………………………………Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (b)…………………….………………Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (c)……………………….…………….Water Supply and Sanitation Authority Its area of operation is as appended hereto. Made this ……………… day of …………………………. 20…. …………………………………………….. Dar es Salaam, Minister for Water Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 36 SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulation 19(3)) APPLICATION FOR WATER SUPPLY To: The ………………………………………………………………………….. Waterauthority (1) I/we …………………………………... Make application for a supply for water to the under mentioned premises subject to the Water supply Regulations and at the charges imposed and fixed by the Waterauthority and applicable to the purpose for the purpose for which the supply is required and I/we agree to pay for the charges. (2) I/we apply for permission to lay/remove/alter/extend the services in relation to the water supply at my/our premises. A. Premises Address of premises (street, plot (block no, area and District)…………………… Description of premises (Residential, institution, commercial or industrial) …………………………………………………………………………………… No. of water closets ……………………………………………..………………… No. of urinals ……………………………………………………………………… No. of baths ……………………………………………………………………….. No. of stand-pipe…………………………………………………………………... No. of wash basins………………………………………………………………… No. of size and other draw-off..…………………………………………………… B. Service: Nature of service in respect of which application is made ……………………… Purpose for which water required, stating thefull particulars incaseofnon-domestic purposes………………………………………………………………………… Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 37 Name of aplumber or contractor employed to fix pipes, taps and other apparatus. I undertake not to have the work begun before the consent of the Waterauthority is received and to have the work carried out in accordance with the water supply Regulations to the satisfaction of the Waterauthority. I further undertake to notify the waterauthority as soon as the work is complete and to give facilities for its inspection by the Water authority whose proper charges in connection with the work undertake to pay in advance. Signature of Applicant ………………………………………………. Address in full ……………………………………………………….. Mobile number……………………………………………………….. Landline……………………………………………………………… E-mail………………………………………………………………… Application date …………………………………………………… Entry in Water Supply Application Register Folio …………………………..Entered by…………………………………………… Signature of the owner ……………………………………..…………………………. Address in full ……………………………..………………………………………….. Mobile number…………………..…………………………………………………….. Landline………………………………………………………………………………… E-mail…………………………………………………………………………………… C. CERTIFICATE (The Certificate must be signed by the owner of the premises concerned and shall attach evidence of ownership). Passport size photograph of theowner I certify that I am the owner of the premises referred to in the application and I agree that the premises be supplied with water from the waterworks as from …………………… Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 38 Signature of the owner ………………………….…………………………………………. Address in full …………………………………………….……………………………….. Mobile number…………………………………………………………………………….. Landline……………………………………………….…………………………………… e-mail………………………………………….…………………………………………… THIRD SCHEDULE (Regulation 26(4)) APPLICATION FOR WATERCONNECTION OR RENEWAL OFWATER CONNECTION TO PREMISES To: The …………………………………………………………………... Waterauthority The pipes and fittings in the under the mentioned premises are now ready for inspection and I request to have the necessary connection made with the waterworks. Street and No. ……………………………………………………………………….………. Belonging to …………………………………………..…………………….………………. Occupied by ……………………………………………………………………...………….. No. of thehouses or descriptions of thepremises ………………………………………….……… Purpose for which water is required ………………………………………………………. Cistern ………………………. No. ………………… Capacity …………………………. Water …………………….. Standpipes……………………No………………………………………………………… Baths…………………………No.………………………………………………………… Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 39 Wash basins…………………..No…………………………………………………………. Urinals…………………..No……………………………………..………………………. Heating apparatus…………………..No………………………………………………….. Washing apparatus…………………..No……………………………………………… Diameter and type of pipe……………………………..……………………………….. Description of cooks (maker’ name or trademark)……………………………………….. Description of Taps (makers name and trade mark)……………………………………… Signature …………………………………………………………………………………. Address in full …………………………………………………………………………….. Mobile number…………………………………………………………………………….. Landline…………………………………………………………………………………… e-mail……………………………………………………………………………………… Examined on the ………………………………. Day of ………………………………… And found to be in compliance with the Regulations Signed…………………………………… water supply inspector Entry in Water supply Notice Register Folio …………………….……… Entered by …………………..……………………….. Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 40 FOURTH SCHEDULE (Regulation 28(4)) NOTICE OF DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM To:……………………………………………… Sir/Madame, Youarehereby notifiedthattheservices at your premises situated at ………………….. have been inspected and found tobeinadefective condition,thuscausing: (1)damage or obstruction to pipes, fittings, etc. (2)waste of water. (3)pollution of water. Particulars of the defects: 1………………………………………………………………………………. 2. ………………………………………………………………………………. By this notice you are required to take measures directed herein within ………days from the date of this notice in order to rectify the said defects. Measures to be taken 1. ………………………………………………………………………………. 2. ………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………Waterauthority Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 41 Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 42 FIFTH SCHEDULE (Made under regulation 54(3) NOTICE OF DISCONNECTION OF WATER SUPPLY To: ………………………………………………… Youareherebynotifiedthat,water supply services at your premise(s)willbecutoffdueto thereason(s)specifiedhereunder ………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Signature …………………………………..……………………………………………… Address in full …………………………………………………………………………….. Mobile number…………………………………………………………………………….. Landline…………………………………………………………………………………… E-mail……………………………………………………………………………………… Entry in Water Supply Notice Register Folio …………………….……… Entered by …………………..……………………….. Water Supply Regulations GN.NO.828(Contd.) 43 SIXTH SCHEDULE (Made under regulation 56(2) PREVENTION OF MISUSE OF WATER Thegeneralpublicisputonnoticetoconservewatersuppliedby…………..waterauthority, bystrictlycomplyingwiththefollowingprohibition: The use of water supplied by the ................................................................ Waterauthority is prohibited, until further notice,tobeusedforanyofthefollowing purposes: (i) for watering a garden, recreation grounds, roads or pathways, savewhere such waterhas already been used for any other usepermittedbytheauthority. (ii) forwashingmotorvehiclesoranyotherkindofwheeledvehicle. Dodoma, MAKAMEM.MBARAWA 24 th October,2019 Ministerfor Water