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Regulation on the quality and treatment of water intended for potable water supply.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 30823, 6th of July 2019.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Classification/declassification Data collection/reporting Institution Monitoring Potable water Public health Research Water quality standards Water supply
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
The Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation lays out the procedures and principles of quality standards, treatment categories and treatment efficiency of water intended for potable water supply. The Regulation sets forth provisions on the principles of categorization of waters and appropriate standard methods of treatment for each category, the sampling and analysis methods and frequencies of analysis of drinking water. Quality parameters are listed in Annex-I. In order to improve the quality and amount of water resources intended for drinking water, a plan shall be drafted for the conservation of catchment basins. The monitoring of the quality of water intended for potable water supply shall be carried out by the Water and Sewerage Administration and by the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works. The results shall be reported to the Ministry every six months and registered into the National Water Information System.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Notification on technical procedures for drinking water treatment facilities.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2020

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Groundwater, Potable water, Public health, Surface water, Water quality standards, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation amending the Regulation on the quality and treatment of water intended for potable water supply.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2021

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Groundwater, Surface water, Potable water, Monitoring, Water quality standards, Water supply, Waterworks, Basin/catchment/watershed, Classification/declassification, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX