Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN) is empowered by the Water Services Industry Act 2006 (Act 655) to regulate and monitor the economic, technical and social aspects of the water and sewerage industry in Peninsular Malaysia, Federal Territory of Putrajaya and Labuan. SPAN regulates entities in the water and sewerage industry including water supply and sewerage services operators, public and private water supply and sewerage contractors, permit holders and approved products for water supply and sewerage. Since its establishment, SPAN has been geared to actualize a clear policy and a legal framework for the said industry.