Regulations of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on drinking water supply in rural and pastoral areas. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Inner Mongolia - Nei Mongol Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Water Keyword Pastoralism Water supply Surface water Groundwater Waterworks Policy/planning Water conservation zone Water charges Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes These Regulations entered into force on 1 January 2011. Abstract These Regulations are formulated in accordance with the Water Law of the People's Republic of China and the Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Water Pollution, aiming to strengthen the management of drinking water supply in rural and pastoral areas, maintain the legitimate rights and interests of water supply entities and users, and ensure the safety of drinking water. The Text consists of 49 articles divided into 8 Chapters: General provisions (I); Planning and construction (II); Water sources and water quality (III); Water supply and water use (IV); Operation and management (V); Safety management (VI); Legal liabilities (VII); Supplementary provisions (VIII). Full text Chinese Website www.nmwst.gov.cn References - Legislation Implements Water Law of the People's Republic of China. Legislation | China | 2002 (2016) Keyword: Basic legislation, Water charges, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Authorization/permit, Priorities, Navigation, Research, Irrigation, Institution, Waterworks, Hydropower generation, Flood, Dispute settlement, Data collection/reporting, Water rights, Protected area, Groundwater, Surface water, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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