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Water Law, 5719-1959.

Country/Territory
Israel
Document type
Legislation
Date
1959 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Sefer Ha-Chukkim, 13 August 1959, No. 228, p.169.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Framework law Basic legislation Freshwater resources management Water charges Policy/planning Freshwater pollution Water conservation zone Authorization/permit Registration Water rights Institution Special fund Water supply Court/tribunal Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

The Water Law of 1959 (157 articles) creates a framework for the control and protection of Israel's water resources. It establishes the powers and functions of the Water Commissioner, the Tribunal for Water Affairs, the Water Board, and the Minister of Agriculture. It also sets out the legal regime for water rights and the supply of water for various uses. This Law deals with the regulation water use (Chap. 2), water supply systems (Chap. 3), water charges (Chap.4) and the organization (Chap. 5). It further contains preliminary and miscellaneous provisions (Chap. 1 and 6).

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Water Regulations (Prevention of Water Pollution) (Gasoline Stations), 1997 (5757-1997).

Legislation | Israel | 1997 (1997)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Inspection, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Soil pollution/quality, Equipment, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Regulations (Public and Private Garden Watering) -1991

Legislation | Israel | 1991

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Inspection, Irrigation, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Water rights, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Regulations ( Lake Kineret Water Level Regulation) -1967

Legislation | Israel | 1967

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Inland waters, Monitoring, Standards, Water shortage/drought, Basin/catchment/watershed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Decree (Critical Water Level), 1968.

Legislation | Israel | 1973 (1977)

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Inland waters, Monitoring, Standards, Water shortage/drought, Basin/catchment/watershed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Regulations (Claims and Suggestions for Water Rates) -1974

Legislation | Israel | 1974 (1985)

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Traditional rights/customary rights, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Measuring Decree ( Measured Water Production) -1962

Legislation | Israel | 1962

Keyword: Water supply, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Equipment, Inspection, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Regulations (Claims and Suggestions for Water Balance Levy Proposal) -1961

Legislation | Israel | 1961 (1986)

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning, Traditional rights/customary rights, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Regulations (Suggestions, Claims and Objections to the Water Infiltration Plan) -1965

Legislation | Israel | 1965

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning, Traditional rights/customary rights, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Regulations (Water Usage Efficiency in Plantations) -1971

Legislation | Israel | 1971 (1971)

Keyword: Access-to-information, Allocation/quota, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Equipment, Irrigation, Policy/planning, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Measuring Regulations (Data and Report Handing for Water Production) -1960

Legislation | Israel | 1960 (1995)

Keyword: Access-to-information, Allocation/quota, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Policy/planning, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Rules ( Water Usage in Industry) - 1964

Legislation | Israel | 1964

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Cleaning agents/detergents, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental planning, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Industrial water use, Inspection, Policy/planning, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Rules ( Water Shortage Appliances in Eilat) -1966

Legislation | Israel | 1961

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Water shortage/drought, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Regulations ( Prevention of Water Pollution by Animals in Lake Kineret) -1973

Legislation | Israel | 1973 (1977)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Inland waters, Pollution control, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Measuring Decree ( Measured Water Supply By the Yarkon Company) -1960

Legislation | Israel | 1960

Keyword: Water supply, Access-to-information, Concession, Data collection/reporting, Equipment, Inspection, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Regulations (Prevention of Water Pollution) (Rinsing of Spraying devices) -1991.

Legislation | Israel | 1991 (1994)

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Equipment, Fertilizers/nutrients, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Industrial water use, Offences/penalties, Pesticides, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Measuring Decree ( Measured Water Supply in Kibbutzim) -1966

Legislation | Israel | 1966

Keyword: Water supply, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Equipment, Inspection, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Measuring Decree ( Measured Water Supply) -1962

Legislation | Israel | 1962

Keyword: Water supply, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Equipment, Inspection, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Measuring Decree ( Measured Water Supply)B -1962

Legislation | Israel | 1962

Keyword: Water supply, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Equipment, Inspection, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Regulations ( Additional Injection Targets) - 1968

Legislation | Israel | 1968

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Certification, Groundwater, Hazardous substances, Inland waters, Inspection, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Measuring Decree ( Origin Measuring) -1956

Legislation | Israel | 1956

Keyword: Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Inland waters, Surface water, Water abstraction, Water supply, Well sinking/boreholes, Water rights, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Regulations ( Licences Tax) - 1988

Legislation | Israel | 1988

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Regulations (Water Pump Licensing and Registration) -1965

Legislation | Israel | 1965 (1979)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Certification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Well sinking/boreholes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Rules ( Domestic Water Appliances) - 1964

Legislation | Israel | 1964

Keyword: Water supply, Authorization/permit, Certification, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Regulations ( Hard Detergents Prohibitions ) -1974

Legislation | Israel | 1974

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Certification, Cleaning agents/detergents, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Internal trade, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Regulations ( Signs and Billboards) - 1963

Legislation | Israel | 1963

Keyword: Access-to-information, Equipment, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Registration, Well sinking/boreholes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Rules (Water Usage in Fish pools) -1961

Legislation | Israel | 1961

Keyword: Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Rules ( Water usage in swimming pools ) -1960

Legislation | Israel | 1960

Keyword: Allocation/quota, Authorization/permit, Equipment, Recreational water use, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Rules (Water Usage for Garden Watering) -1960

Legislation | Israel | 1960

Keyword: Irrigation, Water supply, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Order ( National Water Tribunal) -1959

Legislation | Israel | 1959

Keyword: Court/tribunal, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Rules (Water Usage in Fish Shops) -1966

Legislation | Israel | 1966

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Fish products, Allocation/quota, Internal trade, Water shortage/drought, Water supply, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Rules ( Water Usage for Fish Pools) -1963

Legislation | Israel | 1963

Keyword: Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Allocation/quota

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Rules ( Water Usage in Hen Houses) -1961

Legislation | Israel | 1961

Keyword: Poultry, Potable water, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Regulations (Water Pollution Prevention)( Prohibitions on Pouring Salt Substances to Water Sources) -1992

Legislation | Israel | 1998 (1998)

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Sewerage, Well sinking/boreholes, Saltwater intrusion/siltation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Rules ( Compensation Calculations) -1961

Legislation | Israel | 1961

Keyword: Drainage/land reclamation, Expropriation, Land tenure, Land-use planning, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prevention of Water Pollution - Cesspits and Septic Tanks, Regulations, 1992​.

Legislation | Israel | 1992

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Sewerage, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Regulations (Grant Payments for Special Consumers) -1973

Legislation | Israel | 1973 (1975)

Keyword: Water supply, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Special fund, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Measuring Order ( Water Provisions by Measuring) -1958

Legislation | Israel | 1958

Keyword: Water supply, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Equipment, Inspection, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prevention of Water Pollution - Sewage Disposal from Vessels, Regulations, 1998​ 5759-1998.

Legislation | Israel | 1998

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Inland waters, Sewerage, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prevention of Water Pollution - Wastewater Conveyance System, Regulations, 2011​

Legislation | Israel | 2011

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Waterworks, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prevention of Water Pollution - Usage of Sludge, Regulations (5764-2004).​

Legislation | Israel | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Fertilizers/nutrients, Public health, Waste disposal, Waste management, Sewerage, Freshwater pollution, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prevention of Water Pollution - Metals and Other Pollutants, Regulations, 2000​​ (5761-2000).

Legislation | Israel | 2000

Keyword: Waste management, Waste disposal, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Recycling/reuse, Waterworks, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prevention of Water Pollution-Spraying Near Water Sources, Regulations.

Legislation | Israel | 1991 (1995)

Keyword: Pollution control, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Freshwater pollution, Environmental standards, Inland waters, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prevention of Water Pollution - pH Values of Industrial Sewage, Regulations, 2003​​​ (5764-2003).

Legislation | Israel | 2003

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sewerage, Water quality standards, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prevention of Water Pollution - Evaporation and Storage Ponds, Regulations, 1997​ (5757- 1997).

Legislation | Israel | 1997

Keyword: Waste management, Hazardous waste, Freshwater pollution, Waterworks, Sustainable development, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Abatement of Nuisance (Used Oil), Regulations, 5753-1993.

Legislation | Israel | 1993

Keyword: Pollution control, Oil pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Water (Amendment No.4) Law, 5725-1965.

Legislation | Israel | 1965

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Waterworks, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water (Amendment No.2) Law, 5721-1961.

Legislation | Israel | 1961

Keyword: Water charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water (Amendment No.3) Law, 5721-1961.

Legislation | Israel | 1961

Keyword: Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water (Amendment) Law, 5720-1960.

Legislation | Israel | 1960

Keyword: Drainage/land reclamation, Flood

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water (Amendment No. 5) Law, 5732-1971.

Legislation | Israel | 1971

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Sewerage, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water (Amendment No. 6) Law, 5736-1976.

Legislation | Israel | 1976

Keyword: Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX