Regulations of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Protection for the Drinking Water Sources. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Inner Mongolia - Nei Mongol Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Water supply Offences/penalties Inspection Policy/planning Protected area Authorization/permit Surface water Groundwater Water conservation zone Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract These Regulations aim to strengthen the protection of drinking water sources, ensure the safety of drinking water, maintain public health and promote sustainable economic and social development. The Regulations contain 43 Articles divided into 6 Chapters: General Provisions; Delineation of drinking water source protection areas; Protection of drinking water sources; Supervision and administration; Legal liabilities; Supplementary provisions. Full text Chinese Website www.nmgrd.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