Act No. 517 of 2004 to amend the Water Supply Act in relation with the ownership of water supply companies. Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Staatsblad, No. 517 of 26 October 2004, 6 pp. Subject Water Keyword Water supply Institution Geographical area Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract This Act amends the Water Supply Act so as to secure that the ownership of enterprises that supply water shall remain with the Government or local authorities. A specific article regarding the exclusive duty of the public authorities to supply water is inserted. It shall be prohibited to supply or produce water for consumption by entities other than those controlled by the Government or local authorities. Full text Dutch Website www.overheid.nl References - Legislation Amends Act containing rules relative to supervision of water supply companies and the organization of public water supply (Water Supply Act). Legislation | Netherlands | 1957 (2010) Keyword: Basic legislation, Water supply, Potable water, Policy/planning, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX