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Cabinet Resolution No.42 of 2000 on Law of Treated Sewage Water and Reuse thereof, issued by Royal Decree No. M/6 of 2000 (1421 Hegira).

Country/Territory
Saudi Arabia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Recycling/reuse Sewerage Groundwater Recreational water use Irrigation Industrial water use Monitoring Standards Sustainable use Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution consisting of 34 articles aims at: reaching acceptable levels for the disposal of various types of waste water in public sewage network; achieving safe levels of re-use of treated waste water in agricultural irrigation, irrigation of public parks and recreational places, for future groundwater recharge, cooling uses, and for industrial and any other purposes; organizing monitoring system of sewage treatment plants; and ensuring the maximum utilization of treated water as a non-traditional sources of water in accordance with the legal standards.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.boe.gov.sa

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Rules of Implementations for the Regulations of Treated Sanitary Wastewater and its Reuse.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia

Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Public health, Irrigation, Authorization/permit, Standards, Inspection, Recycling/reuse, Pollution control, Industrial water use, Aquaculture, Business/industry/corporations, Sewerage, Well sinking/boreholes, Recreational water use, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mechanism for Supplying Real Estate Developers with Drinking Water and Sanitation Services.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia

Keyword: Potable water, Water supply, Sewerage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Water Law 2020.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2020

Keyword: Hazards, Water shortage/drought, Effluent waste water/discharge, Governance, Inspection, Irrigation, Livestock water use, Monitoring, Public health, Royalties/fees, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Transport/storage, Protection of environment, Rainwater, Recycling/reuse, Water quality standards, Basic legislation, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Dispute settlement, Groundwater, Industrial water use, Institution, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Potable water, Priorities, Sewerage, Standards, Surface water, Water supply, Waterworks, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX