The Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) has instructed all small-scale water service providers to complete their registration by April 28th, this year, a move that aims to enforce compliance with the Water Act 2016 which requires licensing for all water service providers.
In a notice WASREB said the directive targets a range of water providers such as community projects, gated community suppliers, individual and private operators and water projects run by public benefit and non-governmental organizations.
Government regulations stipulate that all water providers must register with the water authority, including small-scale operations like water kiosks, tankers, and private boreholes.
Operating a water service without a license is illegal under the Water Act 2016.
