Act amending the Water Act, the Act on integrated emergency system and some other acts. Country/Territory Czechia Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 20 of 2004. Subject Water Keyword Ecosystem preservation Surface water Groundwater Pollution control Freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Act enters into force on the day of publication in the Collection of Laws. Abstract The Act consists of four Sections. The first one lays down some amendments to the Water Act. In particular, it widens the scope of the Water Act, which (i) aims at the protection of surface waters and groundwater, (ii) stipulates conditions for the economic exploitation of water resources whilst preventing and improving the quality of surface water and groundwater, (iii) lays down rules for reducing the adverse effects of floods and drought and (iv) ensures the safety of water management in harmony with European Community legislation. According to these new provisions, the purpose of the Water Act is the protection of water ecosystems too. Full text Czech Website www.podnikame.cz References - Legislation Amends Water Act No. 254/2001. Legislation | Czechia | 2001 (2023) Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Surface water, Groundwater, Institution, Freshwater resources management, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pollution control, Flood, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX