Regulatory framework
AN ACT to provide for a national water policy, to grant an exclusive license to the Dominica Water and Sewerage Company Limited for the development and control of water supply and sewerage facilities in Dominica and for related or incidental purposes.
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It specifically establishes, in addition to establishing the national Water policy, what are the powers of the Executive Branch in matters of water. Regulates easements, both natural and civil.
Law establishing a Corporation to be called the Development and Planning Corporation, establishing the functions of the Corporation and regulating matters related thereto.
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Its objective is to establish legislation that controls and regulates the cultivation and exploitation of tenants and reduces the difficulties that arose between property owners and their tenants, as well as promoting and promoting better use of the land.
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LAW to control the import, sale, storage and use of pesticides.
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Crown Lands" means all lands within the Colony other than forest reserves within the meaning of the Forest Ordinance vested in the Crown or vested in the Administrator for the public uses of the Colony and shall include all lands which have been bequeathed to the Crown or which may hereafter be otherwise acquired by the Crown.
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This Act applies to agricultural land and establishes the Dominica Land Management Authority and provides for its powers and functions (arts. 3 and 24).
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Law establishing provisions for the conservation and maintenance of the environment in the interest of health in general and in relation to places frequented by the public.571/.
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Institutional Framework
The Dominica Water and Sewerage Company Limited (DOWASCO) is a registered company wholly owned by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica. DOWASCO was established by an act of Parliament - Water and Sewerage Act #17. DOWASCO is committed to improving people's quality of life by providing quality water at affordable prices - Our National Treasure - and sewage services, developing our Human Resources and applying innovation in an environmentally sustainable manner.
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Dominica Electricity Services Limited (DOMLEC) is currently the sole electricity supply company in the Commonwealth of Dominica, the third largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean (754 square kilometers) and with approximately 75,000 inhabitants.
Environmental Coordination Unit Promote environmental sustainability through modern resilience practices, policies and programs.
There are about 365 rivers and streams emanating from 35 watershed areas into which the island is divided. The ten largest rivers are the Indian, Picard, Layou, Roseau, Blenheim, Hampstead, Clyde, Pagua, Castle Bruce and Rosalie rivers. Most rivers originate on the slopes of the central mountain ranges, while a few originate as outcrops of underground springs along low-lying valleys. Other Caribbean countries consider Dominica as an alternative source of water supply in times of need.There is a large sewerage system servicing the capital, Roseau, with a minimal treatment; and two small sewerage systems which service the areas of Cane Field and Jimmit, with no treatment. In most areas, the dominant method of wastewater disposal is by septic tank.
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Most water withdrawn is surface water and the Dominica Water and Sewerage Company (DOWASCO) produces approximately 45 million l/day (16.4 million m3 /year) of drinking water from about 47 independent river intakes. The largest of the water systems has a supply capacity of over 16.3 million l/day, for the capital Roseau and its environs. This system serves a population of about 25 000 people. Two other systems have a supply capacity of about 5.3 million l/day, whilst the other systems are much smaller serving communities with populations usually less than 1000. These supply systems are generally more than adequate to satisfy the demands of the communities. However, at some periods during the dry season, intermittent shortages can be experienced in a few of the systems.