ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act
71. Water quality standards
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
71. Water quality standards
(1)The Cabinet Secretary shall, on the recommendation of the Authority—(a)establish criteria and procedures for the measurement of water quality;(b)recommend to the Authority minimum water quality standards for all the waters of Kenya and for different uses, including—(ii)water for industrial purposes;(iii)water for agricultural purposes;(iv)water for recreational purposes;(v)water for fisheries and wildlife; and(vi)for any other prescribed water use;(c)analyse conditions for the discharge of effluents;(d)issue guidelines regulations for or the preservation of fishing areas, aquatic areas, water sources and reservoirs and other areas, where water may need special protection;(e)recommend measures necessary for the treatment of effluents before being discharged into the sewerage system; and(f)make any other recommendation that may be necessary for the monitoring and control of water pollution.(2)The Authority shall consult and take into consideration the views of lead agencies before making the recommendations under subsection (1).