How Will We Prevent And Control Water Pollution ?
The preservation of fishing areas, aquatic areas, drinking water sources and reservoirs, recreational and other areas where water may need special protection. .
Carrying out works which appear to be necessary to prevent, control or abate
Water pollution from natural causes or from abandoned works or projects or activities
No person shall, without an authorisation from an authority discharge any effluent or throw, deposit or place any polluting or hazardous substance or waste or any
Obstructing matter into any water course or in the territorial waters.
Implementation of the laws and regulations set up by the government is imperative to ensure that all waters are protected and necessary measures as stated by the Environment Protection Act, 1994 are taken against offenders.
Under the act any person found contravening any of the sections is liable to a fine or imprisonment as stipulated by law.