Decree 51/2015 for the Licensing of Private Water Suppliers
Private water providers (PWPs) are an essential component of the water supply network, particularly in urban areas, and often offer the only option for consumers. The Regulation for Licensing of Private Water Providers in the Supply of Potable Water (Decree 51/2015) has been in force for 18 months, but implementation has only begun in one municipality (Matola), where there have been very few licensing applications from PWPs. More effective implementation of the Decree requires broader dissemination of the new regulatory framework, better tools for licensing authorities, and the establishment of minimum technical standards and tariffs to govern privately supplied water systems.