Public Water Supply Regulations, 1994 (Marshall Islands)

The Public Water Supply Regulations were promulgated for the purpose of establishing minimum standards and requirements as determined by the Republic of the Marshall Islands' Environmental Protection Authority to be necessary for public health and safety, as well as to ensure that public water supply systems and water supply sources are protected against contamination and pollution. 

The Regulations require, before a person may enter into a financial commitment for or initiate construction of a new public system or increase the capacity of an existing system, to notify the Authority. They also require the submission of a conceptual, descriptive plan detailing the proposed location, source capacity and budget estimates, among other data. The Regulations also require a valid permit from the authority to build, operate or modify a public water system, which shall be valid for a period of three years. The Regulations also govern bottled water production, imposing maximum contaminant levels and specified treatment techniques. The Regulations further impose requirements to be met in the operation and maintenance of water supply facilities and for self-monitoring by a supplier of water.