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Water Supply Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Zürich
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance on water supply.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water supply Potable water Surface water Inspection Subsidy/incentive
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

Article 1 of the above-mentioned Ordinance establishes that municipalities shall provide for the whole area a comprehensive water supply system and shall keep special accounts thereof. These municipal authorities may transfer these tasks in whole or in part to private water companies or other municipalities. However, they shall be responsible for the monitoring, division of areas and granting of potable water supply in emergency situations. Subsidies shall be granted for special projects according to article 34 of the Water Resources Law. The text consists 10 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.zh.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Resources Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2013)

Keyword: Waterworks, Flood, Water supply, Surface water, Potable water, Hydropower generation, Groundwater, Water abstraction, Recreational water use, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Concession, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX