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The Drinking Water Safety Act received Royal Assent August 9, 2002 and was proclaimed January 30, 2004, with the exception of section 3, sections 7 through 10, sections 20 through 25, and section 30. Regulations are currently being drafted pursuant to the Act.
http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/2002/c03602e.php
Until the Drinking Water Safety Act is in force (supported by enforceable regulations), the Office of Drinking Water operates under the Public Health Act and its associated regulations related to drinking water and water protection:
http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/ccsm/p210e.php
Protection of Water Sources Regulation (326/88R)
- Relates to the protection of surface water and groundwater resources from contamination.
http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/regs/pdf/p210-326.88r.pdf
Water Supplies Regulation (330/88R)
- Relates to water disinfection and monitoring.
http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/regs/pdf/p210-330.88r.pdf
Water Works, Sewerage, and Sewage Disposal Regulation (331/88R)
- Relates to the approval requirements for new construction or modifications to existing systems.
http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/regs/pdf/p210-331.88r.pdf
Manitoba Plumbing Code
The Environment Act
Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Regulation (77/2003)