Prevention of Water Pollution - Wastewater Conveyance System, Regulations, 2011 Country/Territory Israel Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Freshwater pollution Sustainable development Waterworks Data collection/reporting Monitoring Pollution control Geographical area Asia, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract These Regulations, made under the authority of the Water Law, the 1961 Abatement of Nuisances Law, and the 1940 Public Health Ordinance, are aimed at preventing leaks from wastewater conveyance systems in order to protect water sources, ecosystems, biodiversity, and other natural resources, as well as to prevent environmental hazards, inter alia, by imposing charged and issuing directives in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations. Full text English Website www.sviva.gov.il References - Legislation Implements Water Law, 5719-1959. Legislation | Israel | 1959 (2000) Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Water charges, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Authorization/permit, Registration, Water rights, Institution, Special fund, Water supply, Court/tribunal, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX