Presidential Decree No. 846 on measures to improve aqueducts for drinking water in rural areas. Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Water Keyword Business/industry/corporations Farming Institution Potable water Agricultural development Water supply Waterworks Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia Abstract This Decree aims at meeting the need for potable water of rural population. To fulfill the needs, the authorities of state farms and other agricultural enterprises on aqueducts for potable water in rural areas shall be abolished and transferred to the State Committee for Construction and Architecture. The maintenance and management service of the potable water pipelines in rural areas shall be carried out by the State Committee for Construction and Architecture. Full text Azerbaijani Website www.e-qanun.az