No. 604 Decree of the State Council promulgating the Regulations on Taihu Basin Management of the People's Republic of China. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Surface water Groundwater Pollution control Freshwater pollution Institution Flood Water shortage/drought Environmental planning Effluent waste water/discharge Inspection Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Water conservation zone Policy/planning Freshwater resources management Inland waters Monitoring Protected area Recycling/reuse Basin/catchment/watershed Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes These Regulations entered into force on 1 November 2011. Abstract These regulations are formulated in order to strengthen the protection of water resources and water pollution prevention and control in Taihu Lake Basin, safeguard flood control and drought relief, ensure the safety of water for living, production and ecology, and improve the ecological environment in Taihu Lake Basin. It consists of 9 Chapters divided into 70 Articles: General Provisions(I); Safety of Drinking Water(II); Water Resources Conservation(III); Water Pollution Prevention and Control(IV); Flood Control, Drought Relief and Protection of Waters and Coasts(V); Safeguard Measures(VI); Monitoring and Supervision(VII); Legal Liability(VIII); Supplementary Provisions(VIIII). Full text Chinese Website www.gov.cn References - Legislation Implements Water Law of the People's Republic of China. Legislation | China | 2002 (2016) Keyword: Basic legislation, Water charges, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Authorization/permit, Priorities, Navigation, Research, Irrigation, Institution, Waterworks, Hydropower generation, Flood, Dispute settlement, Data collection/reporting, Water rights, Protected area, Groundwater, Surface water, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Water Pollution. Legislation | China | 1984 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Water quality standards, Waste disposal, Effluent waste water/discharge, Industrial water use, Water conservation zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX