Decree on water charges. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Basel-Landschaft Document type Regulation Date 1997 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Groundwater Water charges Water supply Waterworks Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Decree enters into force on 1 January 1998. Abstract The present Decree enforces the Law of 3 April 1967 on use and protection of groundwater (Groundwater Law) and the Law of 2 September 1974 on waterworks and use of waters (Waterwork Law). In particular, the Decree lays down provisins relating to water charges. To cover the costs of the Canton for securing a high qualitative and sufficient water supply, water charges have to be levied. The text – consisting of 7 articles – deals,inter alia, with the following aspects: water charges, establishment of amount of charges for water use, final provisions, repeal of existing legislation, entry into force. Full text German Website www.bl.ch References - Legislation Implements Law on use and protection of groundwater (Groundwater Law). Legislation | Switzerland | 1967 (2015) Keyword: Basic legislation, Groundwater, Potable water, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Subsidy/incentive, Water charges, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law on waterworks and use of waters (Waterwork Law). Legislation | Switzerland | 2004 (2014) Keyword: Basic legislation, Waterworks, Water rights, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Hazards, Hydropower generation, Traditional rights/customary rights, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX