Government Regulation No. 82/2001 on management of water quality and control over water pollution. Country/Territory Indonesia Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Standards Classification/declassification Industrial water use Waste disposal Right to water Pollution control Human rights Geographical area Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, East Asian Seas, Indian Ocean, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on 14 December 2001. Abstract This Regulation aims at managing the quality of water and controlling water pollution. The Government shall formulate plans for enhancing efficiency in the use of water. Water quality shall be classified into 4 classes: standard drinking water; water to be used for recreation infrastructures/facilities; water to be used for breeding of hot water fish; and water to be used for watering plants, etc. The text sets out provisions for the quality standards of water, for the monitoring of water quality, and for the status of water quality. The Minister shall stipulate a national policy on the control over water pollution. The utilization and disposal of waste water shall be subject to the granting of a licence as provided in the Regulation. Remaining provisions deal with sanctions, penalties, compensations, and transitional provisions. Full text English References - Legislation Repeals Government Regulation No. 20/1990 on Water Pollution Control. Legislation | Indonesia | 1990 Keyword: Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Inspection, Standards, Classification/declassification, Hydropower generation, Industrial water use, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX