Regulations of Sichuan province on village and township water supply. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Sichuan Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Water supply Groundwater Surface water Water abstraction Policy/planning Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Entry into force notes These Regulations enter into force on 1 January 2014. Abstract These Regulations are formulated in accordance with the Water Law of the People's Republic of China, aiming to regulate the village and township water supply activities, maintain the legitimate rights and interests of water supply units and users, and protect the safety of drinking water. The Text consists of 55 articles divided into 8 Chapters: General provisions (I); Planning and construction (II); Water sources and water quality (III); Project management (IV); Water supply management (V); Wat Full text Chinese Website www.scspc.gov.cn References - Legislation Implements Water Law of the People's Republic of China. Legislation | China | 1988 Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Water charges, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Authorization/permit, Priorities, Navigation, Research, Irrigation, Institution, Public water, Right to water, Waterworks, Hydropower generation, Flood, Dispute settlement, Water rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX