Protection of Water Resources

Government has made appropriate legislation for the protection of the environment and water resources. The Authority collaborates with the Ministry of Environment towards enforcement of this legislation. The CWA has, accordingly prepared a map of the sensitive zones in Mauritius. Potential zones of pollution and polluters have been identified. An average of 683 samples are collected and analysed monthly.

The number of sampling points and frequency of sampling has been increased An average of 500 samples of treated water are collected monthly.

Analysis for some 28 parameters is performed. Protocols have been established to follow up on water sources failing drinkable water quality parameters.

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