Military Order No. 498 of 1974 on water. Country/Territory Palestine Document type Legislation Date 1994 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste disposal Authorization/permit Effluent waste water/discharge Waste management Institution Water rights Waterworks Water quality standards Water supply Offences/penalties Water charges Groundwater Surface water Geographical area Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract The "Military Governor" of the "Gaza Strip" decrees the competencies of the "Water Officer" who will be nominated by the former's "Order": (a) definition, exploitation and uses of water springs, brooks, rivers, lakes, stagnant waters, surface waters, groundwater, waste waters and sewerage; (b) water rights; (c) tasks of the "Competent Authority"; (d) definition of water standards; (e): water supply services and consumption; (f) water works; (g) authorizations and licences; (h) fees and charges; (i) taxes and levies; (j) competencies of the local tribunal; (k) offences and penalties. Full text Arabic References - Legislation Implemented by Military Order No. 558 amending "Military Order" No. 498 of 1977. Legislation | Palestine | 1953 Keyword: Institution, Authorization/permit, Water rights, Water supply Source: FAO, FAOLEX