Water Supply Law. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Wien Document type Legislation Date 1960 (2009) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleLaw on the supply and discharge of water. Subject Water Keyword Basic legislation Water supply Potable water Waterworks Water charges Effluent waste water/discharge Pollution control Freshwater pollution Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Act enters into force on 1 June 1960. Abstract The present regional Act by the government of Vienna provides regulations for the water supply in Vienna and its surrounding region. The text consists of 30 articles treating the following issues: scope of application, right to water supply, responsibility of the City of Vienna, waterworks, costs and fees, water counter, competent authorities, penalties. Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Amended by Law amending the Water Supply Law. Legislation | Austria | 2001 Keyword: Water supply Source: FAO, FAOLEX