This lateau State Water Sector Law, 2019 is a comprehensive legislation designed to reform and regulate water resource management, sanitation, and service delivery across Plateau State, Nigeria. Its core objective is to guarantee citizens the right to clean, safe, and sustainable water supply, while promoting efficient use in domestic, agricultural, and industrial contexts. The Law highlights the importance of gender mainstreaming by ensuring women and vulnerable groups are actively included in policy formulation, decision-making, and project execution. It also stresses poverty reduction, improved public health, and economic development through equitable access to affordable water and sanitation services. Additionally, it establishes principles of environmental sustainability, pollution control, groundwater management, and integrated water resource planning to safeguard long-term availability. The Law establishes several key institutions: the Jos Water Services Corporation, responsible for urban water supply; the Plateau State Municipal Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (PLAMWASSA), which oversees municipal services; the Plateau State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (PRUWASSA), focused on rural communities; and the Plateau State Water Sector Regulatory Commission, which regulates tariffs, consumer protection, and service quality. These institutions are empowered to adopt financial strategies, including public-private partnerships, to ensure efficient service delivery and financial viability. The Law further provides for the creation of a Water Sector Fund to finance projects, mandates compliance with water quality standards, and empowers agencies to enforce environmental safeguards. It also establishes a dedicated Water Court for disputes related to water rights, service delivery, and environmental violations.
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