Regulation on the quality of surface water intended for the abstraction of potable water. Country/Territory Turkey Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Potable water Surface water Water abstraction Water quality standards Geographical area Asia, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Journal. Abstract This Regulation sets forth the quality standards of surface water intended for abstraction of potable water. It defines the principles of dividing surface waters into categories and determines appropriate standard methods of treatment for each category. The Regulation further sets forth the sampling and analysis methods and frequencies of analysis of drinking water. Full text Turkish Website www.dsi.gov.tr References - Legislation Implements Environment Law No. 2872. Legislation | Turkey | 1983 Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, EIA, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Protected area, Offences/penalties, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law on the institution of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Legislation | Turkey | 2003 | Repealed Keyword: Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Education, EIA, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Erosion, Land-use planning, Monitoring, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Agro-forestry, Pastoralism, Biodiversity, Biosphere reserves, Cultural heritage, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Grazing/transhumance, National parks, Protected area, Community management, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX