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Management of Drinking Water Act.

Country/Territory
Korea, Republic of
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword
Potable water Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Standards Food quality control/food safety Surface water Water quality standards Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Eastern Asia
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to prevent danger and harm arising from drinking water to the national health and contribute to the improvement of their living environment by securing a reasonable management of the quality of drinking water. The Minister of Environment shall prepare measures necessary for controlling the quality of drinking water and determine and propagate quality standards. Quality supervisors of drinking water shall be appointed by the Ministry of Environment. Chapter III deals wi

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