Rwanda
Ministerial Order determining the List of Water Pollutants
Ministerial Order 4 of 2013
- Published in Official Gazette special on 30 May 2013
- Assented to on 24 May 2013
- Commenced on 30 May 2013
- [This is the version of this document from 30 May 2013.]
Article One – Purpose of this Order
This Order determines the list of water pollutants.Article 2 – Definition of a water pollutant
A water pollutant is any substance that may contaminate a water body which is directly or indirectly discharged into such a water body and produces harmful effects to aquatic life.Water pollutants referred to in this Order shall be determined in accordance with the national standards established by a competent authority.Article 3 – List of water pollutants
The list of water pollutants is annexed to this Order and may be modified whenever considered necessary by a competent authority.Article 4 – Repealing provision
All prior provisions contrary to this Order are hereby repealed.Article 5 – Commencement
This Order shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda.History of this document
30 May 2013 this version
Commenced
24 May 2013
Assented to