(1) The sanitary authority may for the purpose of these Regulations, declare by resolution published in the Gazette and 2 local newspapers that an adequate supply of potable water exists in any area of Saint Lucia described in the resolution, and may, by a like resolution, cancel or vary any such declaration.
(2) Where a declaration under subregulation 15(1) is in force in respect of any area—
(a) no water shall, in any part of such area, be stored in barrels, tubs, tins or similar vessels;
(b) where a member of the Service finds, in water so stored, mosquitoes in their aquatic stages, he or she may cause the barrel, tub, tin or similar vessel in which the water is stored, to be made incapable of holding water.
(3) Where no declaration under subregulation 15(1) is in force in respect of any area, the following provisions shall apply to such area—
(a) water may be stored in barrels, large vessels, or other similar water containers;
(b) such barrels, large vessels, or other similar containers shall conform to models approved from time to time by the Service for the purpose of such storage;
(c) such barrels, large vessels, or other similar water containers, where used for storing water, shall be mosquito-proofed or kept constantly stocked with larvivorous fish provided and maintained by the occupier of the premises, such fish being of a species approved by the Service;
(d) artificial ponds, lakes, and basins which contain water shall be stocked with larvivorous fish provided and maintained by the occupier of the premises, such fish being of a species approved by the Service.