Law No. 162 amending Law No. 272 “On water”. Country/Territory Moldova, Republic of Document type Legislation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Surface water Groundwater Water supply Potable water Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract Article 45 shall be amended to add the following wording: “In areas where sufficient surface water sources are absent while there are available sufficient groundwater, including potable water, sources the uses of such water are authorized for water supply of residential facilities for purposes different from potable water supply”. Full text Russian Website lex.justice.md References - Legislation Amends Law No. 272 “On water”. Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2011 (2018) Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Surface water, Groundwater, Water abstraction, Potable water, Water supply, Water rights, Water shortage/drought, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waterworks, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Public participation, EIA, Authorization/permit, Freshwater resources management Source: FAO, FAOLEX