20(1)No person shall establish, operate or alter any public water supply system without the written approval of the Minister.

20(2)Every person proposing to establish, operate or alter a public water supply system shall submit to the Minister such plans, specifications and other related information prescribed by the regulations.

20(3)Where, in the opinion of the Minister, alterations are necessary in the plans or specifications of a proposed public water supply system, the Minister shall give written notification to the person applying for approval of the necessary alterations within sixty days after the date of submission of the plans.

20(4)Where the Minister has issued written approval for the establishment, operation or alteration of any public water supply system, no person shall establish, operate or alter that public water supply system in a manner other than that for which the approval was issued.