National Drinking Quality Standards and Directives , 2005. Country/Territory Nepal Document type Miscellaneous Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Potable water Water supply Water quality standards Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Abstract These National Drinking Quality Standards and Directives are enacted in accordance with the provision of Water Resources Act, 2049. The Text consists of Section (A) the National Drinking Water Quality Standards (NDWQS) and Section (B) Implementation of National Drinking Water Quality Standard. Full text English Website dwssm.gov.np References - Legislation Implements Water Resources Act, 2049 (1992). Legislation | Nepal | 1992 Keyword: Basic legislation, Priorities, Authorization/permit, Water rights, Inspection, Institution, Servitude, Right to water, Freshwater resources management, Human rights, Freshwater pollution, Irrigation, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX