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Amended Guideline of the Water Resources Protection for 2019.

Country/Territory
Jordan
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water shortage/drought Saltwater intrusion/siltation Protected area Protection of environment Groundwater Surface water Waterworks Well sinking/boreholes
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
These Guidelines are effectively launched starting from the day of their publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Guideline of the Water Resources Protection amends the document of 2011. Its purpose is to evaluate the problems related to water sector (water shortage, including scarcity, quality deterioration, salinity due to depletion of groundwater, and consequences of urbanization) in order to protect and conserve the water resources. It proposes two main strategies (i) optimal management and (ii) maximizing benefits. These guidelines divide the protection zones for water resources in (i) groundwater and (ii) surface water, and indicate activities allowed in the different protection zones. The protection zones for the groundwater are determined respect to the depth of the water source (well/spring). While for the surface water, the zones are determined based on the surface that circulates dams, wadis, canals, and the guidelines indicate the activities allowed in the different protection zones.

Full text
English
Website
www.mwi.gov.jo

References - Legislation

Implements

Groundwater By-Law No. 85 of 2002.

Legislation | Jordan | 2002

Keyword: Groundwater, Institution, Irrigation, Pollution control, Research, Royalties/fees, Water charges, Water rights, Well sinking/boreholes, Concession, Registration, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX