(1) Where on the advice of the Agency the Minister is satisfied that the regulating of water use or classes of use of water in any area is necessary in the public interest, the Minister shall by order published in the Gazette and at least 2 newspapers in general and at least weekly circulation in Saint Lucia, declare the area as a water control area.
(2) In exercising his or her authority under subsection (1), the Minister shall have regard to the following factors—
(a) the ecology, hydrology and hydrogeology of the area;
(b) the established and projected water demands in the area; and
(c) the current and projected availability of water in the area.
(3) An order under subsection (1) shall specify the boundaries of the water control area, the abstraction, use or classes of use required to be regulated.