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Regulation on Safety of the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Country/Territory
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal, No. 17098,8 November 2003.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Right to water Water supply Sustainable development Sustainable use Water shortage/drought Waterworks Groundwater Surface water Inland waters Irrigation Potable water Water conservation zone Water abstraction Water charges Water rights Human rights
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Southern Asia
Abstract

The purpose of this Regulationt, which consists of 19 articles, is to regulate provisions regarding the sustainable development of national water resources. Management of the supply and demand, considering principles of sustainable use and development, land use planning in the catchment areas and cooperation between different social, economic and infrastructure sectors are main objectives of these Strategies. According to the Regulation, in agricultural activities, reducing consumption while increasing the efficiency is the priority. Management of water consumption and prevention of water loss in urban and rural water supply networks are priority of the existing Act in the domestic sector. In some cases, with respect to technical, sanitary and safety issues, the exchange of water with neighbouring countries is permitted. The Supreme Council for Water is the responsible authority to coordinate policies in the field of supply, distribution and consumption of water.

Full text
Farsi
Website
www.dastour.ir