The fact that the government has taken a pro-active stance on the utilization of rainwater is indicative of an understanding that better water management is critical to national development, particularly within the framework of capitalizing on excess water during the monsoon season for use during the dry season.
It is also clear that the government has recognized that the lack of control over water exploitation has led to instances of environmental degradation. Therefore, exercising authority under the mandate granted in Article 7(1) of Government Regulation No. 82 of 2001 to better utilize water resources.
The regulation requires that all building owners, residents, or managers to install rainwater retention equipment. The utilization of rainwater is to rely on small holes in the ground, pools, and wells that are supposed to play a role in reducing the effects of flooding and raising the quality of the water available.
For those obligated to install rainwater retention equipment, who have yet to do so, have one year to comply with the provisions of this regulation.
The regulation includes an Attachment that lists graphically how building owners, residents, or managers are to comply with the provisions.
The regulation has been in force since 15 April 2009.
The fact that the government has taken a pro-active stance on the utilization of rainwater is indicative of an understanding that better water management is critical to national development, particularly within the framework of capitalizing on excess water during the monsoon season for use during the dry season.
It is also clear that the government has recognized that the lack of control over water exploitation has led to instances of environmental degradation. Therefore, exercising authority under the mandate granted in Article 7(1) of Government Regulation No. 82 of 2001 to better utilize water resources.
The regulation requires that all building owners, residents, or managers to install rainwater retention equipment. The utilization of rainwater is to rely on small holes in the ground, pools, and wells that are supposed to play a role in reducing the effects of flooding and raising the quality of the water available.
For those obligated to install rainwater retention equipment, who have yet to do so, have one year to comply with the provisions of this regulation.
The regulation includes an Attachment that lists graphically how building owners, residents, or managers are to comply with the provisions.
The regulation has been in force since 15 April 2009.