Regulations of Jiangsu province on water pollution prevention and control of the Yangzi River. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Jiangsu Document type Regulation Date 2004 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Surface water Freshwater pollution Institution Environmental planning Authorization/permit Inspection Offences/penalties Policy/planning Pollution control Effluent waste water/discharge Basin/catchment/watershed Inland waters Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Basin Yangtze Entry into force notes These Regulations entered into force on 5 June 2005. Abstract The purpose of these Regulations is to prevent and control water pollution of the Yangtze River, protect human health, protect the ecological environment, and promote the sustainable economic and social development. The text consists of 55 Articles divided into 7 Chapters: General provisions (I); Supervision and administration (II); Prevention and control of pollution (III); Drinking water source protection (IV); Legal liabilities (V); and Supplementary provisions (VI). Full text Chinese Website www.njhb.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