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Resolution No. 5 of 1997 on registering artesian wells and swimming pools.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water rights Well sinking/boreholes Inland waters Registration Groundwater
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution aims at regulating the existing artesian wells and swimming pools. The present Resolution is composed of 5 articles. Article 1 imposes upon all owners of artesian wells and swimming pools who use groundwater to register their wells and pools. Article 2 imposes upon owners of pools to obtain an authorization from the competent department. Article 3 entrusts the employees of the Water Sources Department with the right to inspect and control wells and pools. Article 4 contains offences and penalties.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www,legalaffairs.gov.bh