Regulation amending the Regulation on conservation of basins supplying drinking water. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 31064, 10th of March, 2020. Subject Water Keyword Freshwater resources management Groundwater Renewable energy Surface water Water conservation zone Water quality standards Hydropower generation Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Regulation amends Article 6 of the Principal Regulation regarding the development of water basins conservation plans by the directorate general for state hydraulic works on the basis of technical and scientific studies to protect and improve the quality and quantity of surface and groundwater resources. Moreover, articles 7 and 8 are amended in relation to the freshwater resources management and extension of drinking water supply projects. This Regulation inserts new paragraphs to articles 9, 10, 11 and 12 regarding the prohibition for the establishment of solar power plant, wind power plant, hydroelectric power plant, thermal power plant, gasification plant, biogas plant and biomass plant in the protected areas, as well as, in short-, medium- and long-distance conservation zones. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Amends Regulation on conservation of basins supplying drinking water. Legislation | Türkiye | 2017 Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Water supply, Potable water, Protected area, Groundwater, Surface water, Inspection, Water conservation zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX