Regulation No. 1 of 10.10.2007 on the exploration, use and protection of groundwater. Country/Territory Bulgaria Document type Regulation Date 2007 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette of the Republic of Bulgaria 102/2016 Subject Water Keyword Groundwater Protection of environment Potable water Sustainable use Pollution control Water abstraction Water quality standards Freshwater pollution Geographical area Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on 23 December 2016. Abstract This Regulation determines several specific requirements for the exploration and use of ground and mineral waters, including the rules for their protection from pollution and deterioration. Full text Bulgarian Website www.moew.government.bg References - Legislation Implements Water Act. Legislation | Bulgaria | 1999 (2023) Keyword: Framework law, Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Water supply, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Water rights, Servitude, Water users' associations, River basin institution, Sewerage, Surface water, Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Regulation amending and supplementing Regulation No. 1 of 10.10.2007 on the exploration, use and protection of groundwater. Legislation | Bulgaria | 2010 Keyword: Groundwater, Water abstraction, Water quality standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX