Art. 6 Water Supply Act (WSA) - Organization

1. The provision of water supply and hydrant fire protection in accordance with fire protection and fire service legislation is a municipal responsibility.

2. Municipalities may delegate this responsibility to other public or private legal entities. These entities, in terms of their rights and obligations, are equated with the municipalities.

3. Joint water supply associations may be formed by

a. municipalities as municipal associations or suitable private legal organizations,

b. other water supply entities within suitable private legal organizations.

4. In private legal organizations where membership is not tied to water supply consumption, private individuals must not collectively hold the majority of votes.

5. Water supply entities may enter into water supply or participation contracts with each other.

6. The organizational foundations of municipal associations and private legal organizations, as well as the contracts for the establishment and operation of facilities of regional significance, require approval by the competent authority of the BVD to be valid.

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