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Bhutan Drinking Water Quality Standard, 2016.

Country/Territory
Bhutan
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water quality standards Water supply Potable water Policy/planning Monitoring Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This standard will come into effect from 1st July, 2017.
Abstract

This Bhutan Drinking Water Quality Standard have been developed in accordance with Section 13 (f) and Section 42 (a) and (b) of the Water Act of Bhutan, 2011, aiming to ensure safe drinking water and protect consumer health.

Full text
English
Website
www.nec.gov.bt

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Act of Bhutan, 2011.

Legislation | Bhutan | 2011

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Water quality standards, Water rights, Water supply, Water users' associations, Waterworks, Wetlands, Dispute settlement, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Institution, Irrigation, Policy/planning, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Potable water, River basin institution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX