lmplementation of a national regulatory framework for drinking water safety plans in Uruguay

Abstract The establishment of national strategic frameworks for systematic scaling-up water safety plans (WSPs) implementation needs to overcome major constraints: lack legislation and policies, the need appropriate monitoring tools. In 2018, Uruguayan regulator energy services promulgated a regulation intended ensure an ambitious pragmatic strategy that supports promotes WSP auditing at scale. goal is have all drinking supply systems with their implemented by 2030. For this, demanding schedule was recommended considering size supplies: (i) large serving more than 2,000 inhabitants (ii) small very less inhabitants. A mandatory verification through internal external audits also established. This work describes legal regulatory framework as well challenges opportunities open up generalization in Uruguay. Despite impact COVID-19 on working conditions suppliers, year 2022, WSPs been successfully 94 2.4 million people. Results successful processes are presented discussed covering methods outcomes.