Ministerial Decree No. 703 validating the Regulation on reserves of potable water sources. Country/Territory Russian Federation Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Groundwater Potable water Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe Abstract This Ministerial Decree establishes the modalities by which regional executive authorities shall ensure the supply of potable water to the population in emergency situations. It concerns urban areas for which potable water is obtained from surface water bodies. In emergency situations, explored and developed groundwater resources that are protected against pollution and clogging and certified through sanitary and epidemiological inspections shall be used for the population’s potable water supply Full text Russian Website www.government.ru References - Legislation Implements Water Code (No. 74-FZ). Legislation | Russian Federation | 2006 Keyword: Basic legislation, Groundwater, Surface water, Public water, Water abstraction, Water charges, Potable water, Hydropower generation, Contract/agreement, Right to water, Water rights, Hunting/capture Source: FAO, FAOLEX