Regional Act No. 19 on water resources and water basins. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Sardegna Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Freshwater resources management Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Inland waters Institution Policy/planning Basin/catchment/watershed Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract This Act sets forth the legislative framework related to the management of water resources and basins in the Sardegna Region. The objectives pursued are the rational exploitation of water resources as well as the prevention and control of water pollution. The Act defines the competences and functions of the regional authorities and sets up the Regional Basin Authority. Further provisions concern the elaboration of the water basin plan. Full text Italian Website www.regione.sardegna.it