Section 5: Administration of provisions of Act

The Minister shall, in the discharge of his duties under this Act, have regard to the need to make proper provision for-(a) the adequate supplies of suitable water for-
(i) the watering of animals, irrigation, agricultural purposes, domestic, and non domestic use; and
(ii) the generation of hydro-electric energy for navigation, fisheries and recreation;
(b) the supply of water for the drainage, the safe disposal of sewage, effluent and water-borne wastes and the control and prevention of pollution;
(c) the control and prevention of flooding, soil erosion and damage to watershed areas;
(d) the reclamation of land;
(e) the protection of inland and estuarine fisheries, flora and fauna;
(f) ensuring that the possible consequences of particular development proposals on the environment are properly investigated and considered before each proposal is approved;
(g) the procedures to facilitate and-
(i) ensure the co-ordination of all detailed planning for the investigation, use, control, protection, management and administration of water resources;
(ii) direct the co-ordinated execution of approved plans and projects by public authorities; and
(h) the procedures for technical assistance and rehabilitation and improvement support to public authorities having responsibility for public water supply.