Regulation no. 527/2023 establishing the boundaries of protected areas of natural water accumulation. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Regulation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 527 of 2023 Subject Water Keyword Protected area Water quality standards Freshwater resources management Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Decree entered into force on 1 January 2024 Abstract This Regulation of the Government of the Slovak Republic establishes the boundaries of protected areas of natural water accumulation. The bounderies of individual protected areas are specified in Annexes from 1 to 10. The map of the boundaries of protected water management areas is published on the website of the Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic. Full text English Website www.zakonypreludi.sk References - Legislation Implements Act no. 305/2018 on protected areas of natural water accumulation. Legislation | Slovakia | 2018 (2022) Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Groundwater, Surface water, Water quality standards, Freshwater resources management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Order of the Government on some Preserved Areas of Natural Accumulation of the Water. Legislation | Slovakia | 1987 Keyword: Water conservation zone, Freshwater resources management, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order 46/1978 of 19 April 1978 on preserved area of natural accumulation of water on Zitný ostrov. Legislation | Slovakia | 1978 (1981) Keyword: Protected area, Enforcement/compliance, Groundwater Source: FAO, FAOLEX