Regulations of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Prevention and Control of Water Pollution. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Guangxi Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Freshwater pollution Groundwater Policy/planning Pollution control Water quality standards Waste disposal Effluent waste water/discharge Industrial water use Water conservation zone Public health Potable water Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Basin Pearl Entry into force notes The Regulations shall come into effect on 1 May 2020. Abstract The Regulations are enacted to protect and improve the environment, prevent and control water pollution, protect water ecology, ensure drinking water safety, maintain public health, and promote the sustainable development of economy and society. The Regulations are divided into eight Chapters: General provisions (I); Standards and planning for the prevention and control of water pollution (II); Supervision and administration of the prevention and control of water pollution (III); Measures for the prevention and control of water pollution (IV); Prevention and control of water pollution in river basins (V); Management of water pollution accidents (VI); Legal liability (VII); Supplementary provisions (VIII). Full text Chinese Website www.gxrd.gov.cn References - Legislation Implements Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Water Pollution. Legislation | China | 1984 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Water quality standards, Waste disposal, Effluent waste water/discharge, Industrial water use, Water conservation zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX