Law on Water Management Services (2015) Country/Territory Latvia Document type Legislation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Water supply Sustainable use Consumer protection Procedural matters Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes The Law entered into force on 1 January 2016. Abstract The Law determines principles for water management services in Latvia. Its purpose is to facilitate availability of water management services which are qualitative and conforming to the environmental requirements in order to ensure service users with continuous and safe services balancing the interests of environmental protection, sustainable use of natural resources and socio-economic interests. The Law determines the competence of public authorities in provision of availability of the water management services; general requirements and procedures for the provision and use of the water management services; and rights and obligations of a service provider and service user. Full text English Website www.likumi.lv References - Legislation Implemented by Cabinet Regulation No. 384 of 2017 on Regulations Regarding the Management and Registration of Decentralised Sewerage Systems Legislation | Latvia | 2017 Keyword: Sewerage, Standards, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Registration, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX Board of Public Utilities Commission Decision No. 1/14 of 2014 on the General Authorisation and Registration in the Water Management Sector Legislation | Latvia | 2014 (2017) Keyword: Water supply, Authorization/permit, Registration, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Cabinet Regulation No. 174 of 2016 on Provision and Use of Public Water Management Services Legislation | Latvia | 2016 (2017) Keyword: Water supply, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Water charges Source: FAO, FAOLEX