National Water Protection Plan. Country/Territory Croatia Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Water quality standards Water rights Water supply Classification/declassification Data collection/reporting Ecosystem preservation Financing Inland waters Inspection Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette Abstract The National Water Protection Plan prescribes various provisions for the purpose of implementing freshwater and sea water protection from pollution from land-based and island-based sources, and it includes: necessary water quality assessment and analysis; water classification; water protection measures; contingency measures in case of accidental pollution; plan for the development of plants and facilities for waste water treatment; funding sources and way of financing; duties and powers of the competent bodies; register of natural and legal persons responsible for the correct implementation of the prescribed rules and requirements. Full text Croatian Website www.nn.hr References - Legislation Implements Water Management Act. Legislation | Croatia | 1995 (2005) Keyword: Authorization/permit, Groundwater, Thermal and medicinal waters, Surface water, Waterworks, Water supply, Concession, Offences/penalties, Hazardous substances, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX