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