This Act establishes the Office of Drinking Water with the following purposes: administer and enforce this Act and the regulations, licences, permits, advisories and orders made under it; provide guidance, technical expertise and up-to-date information and educational materials about drinking water safety to water suppliers and the public; and communicate with government departments and agencies, including federal, provincial and local governments, and with other persons, to share expertise and to facilitate cooperative efforts in drinking water programs and policies. It also provides for the establishment of a drinking water quality database to assist in monitoring and tracking drinking water analyses, and in identifying drinking water quality trends and risks. The Act also covers inspections, enforcement, offences and reporting of violations.
Канада · 2002-08-09