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Presidential Decree No. 2189 on measures to improve the supply of irrigation water in arable lands and to meet the need for potable water of population.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword
Agricultural land Institution Irrigation Potable water Well sinking/boreholes Freshwater resources management Sustainable use Water supply Waterworks
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Abstract

In order to improve irrigation efficiency in arable lands and to meet the need for safe drinking water of population, measures shall be taken and water reservoirs, water channels and other water facilities shall be brought into use. The Azerbaijan Amelioration and Water Management Open Joint Stock Company shall be financed by the State for drilling new artesian wells to meet the needs. The list of planned artesian wells and the districts in which wells will be drilled is attached to this Decree.

Full text
Azerbaijani
Website
www.e-qanun.az