Regional Act No. 5 on the protection and public management of water resources. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Lazio Document type Legislation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Freshwater resources management Local government Potable water Priorities Right to water Groundwater Surface water Water supply Polluter pays principle Sustainable development Human rights Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Regional Act lays down the legislative framework governing the management of water resources in the Lazio Region. It sets forth general principles concerning the protection of water resources (the polluter pays principle shall apply), planning, water supply, and management of basins. The Act explicitly recognizes the right to water of every person. Priorities concerning the use of water resources are laid down under article 2. The regional authority shall elaborate a safety plan for water intended for human consumption (art. 4 bis). Full text Italian Website www.regione.lazio.it