163Functions of Authorities

163 Functions of Authorities S. 163(1) amended by Nos 85/2006 s. 67(1), 23/2019 s. 67. (1) An Authority that has a water supply district has the following functions (to the extent that the functions are not storage management functions that have been conferred on an Authority under Part 6C)— (a) to provide, manage, operate and protect water supply systems, including the collection, storage, treatment, transfer and distribution of water; (b) to identify community needs relating to water supply and to plan for the future needs of the community relating to water supply; (c) to develop and implement programs for the conservation and efficient use of water; (d) to investigate, promote and conduct research into any matter related to its functions, powers and duties in relation to water supply; (e) to educate the public about any aspect of water supply. S. 163(2) repealed by No. 85/2006 s. 67(2). S. 164 (Heading) inserted by No. 23/2019 s. 68(1).