Law No. 7478 on potable water for villages. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Legislation Date 1960 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal No. 10506, 16 May 1960. Subject Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Potable water Water supply Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes The Law enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Journal. Abstract This Law sets forth the financial and administrative rules and procedures of potable water supply for villages and its management. The law defines The General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works as the responsible authority for the supply and management of potable water for villages. It sets forth the rules and procedures of determining the villages in need of clean potable water, supplying water for these villages and building up drinking water facilities, building hydra structures and improving infrastructure. Full text Turkish Website www.mevzuat.adalet.gov.tr