Waterworks Ordinance. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Basel-Landschaft Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Waterworks Water rights Inland waters Freshwater pollution Hazards Water charges Enforcement/compliance Pollution control Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 May 2015. Abstract The present Ordinance enforces the Cantonal Waterworks Law of 1 April 2004. In particular, the purpose of the Ordinance is the correct and efficient enforcement of the afore-mentioned Cantonal Law. Articles 2 designates the competent responsible authorities. The text consists of 21 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Waterworks (2); Use of waters (3); Fees (4). Full text German Website www.bl.ch References - Legislation Implements Law on waterworks and use of waters (Waterwork Law). Legislation | Switzerland | 2004 (2014) Keyword: Basic legislation, Waterworks, Water rights, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Hazards, Hydropower generation, Traditional rights/customary rights, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX