Convention concerning the protection of Italo-Swiss waters against pollution Document type Bilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Apr 20, 1972 Source FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-148881) Place of adoption Rome Language Italian Entry into force Aug 7, 1973 Subject Water Keyword Data collection/reporting International agreement-text Groundwater Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Basin/catchment/watershed Surface water Pollution control Freshwater resources management Basin Maggiore Lake, Lugano Lake Abstract The Contracting Parties agree to collaborate closely so as to protect against pollution the following Italo-Swiss surface and ground waters (including the surface and ground waters of their affluents): a) Lake Maggiore; b) Lake Lugano; c) watercourses marking or crossing the frontier, including in particular the Doveria, the Melezza, the Giona, the Tresa, the Breggia, the Maira, the Poschiavino and the Spol. The Mixed Commission for the Protection of Italo-Swiss Waters against Pollution is established under article 2. The Commission shall: a) examine all issues related to the pollution or any other degradation of Italo-Swiss waters; b) organize investigations necessary to determine the source, nature and extent of pollution; c) prepare annually a financial plan for the investigation work. The plan shall then be submitted to the respective Governments for their approval. Furthermore, the Commission shall propose to the Governments draft regulations aimed at ensuring the cleanness of Italo-Swiss waters. The Commission shall meet at least once a year, upon convocation by its Chairman. Full text Other Website untreaty.un.org Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Italy - Switzerland - reset zoom out zoom in