Act no. 32 on municipal water supply. País/Territorio Islandia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2004 (2016) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agua Palabra clave Gobierno local Abastecimiento de agua Agua potable Cánon de aguas Instalaciones Área geográphica Ártico, Islas del Océano Atlántico, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Atlántico Norte, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Septentrional Resumen The present Act regulates the water supply in urban and rural areas. Article 1 establishes that municipalities shall operate a water supply for the purpose of satisfying the water needs of the public, households and businesses, including ports, as far as possible. In rural areas, the local government is authorized to operate a water supply, and invest in the construction of it, provided that research and cost estimates show that it is economical to install and operate the utility. According to Article 4, municipalities have the exclusive right to operate a water supply and the sale of water within the local boundaries of the municipality. However local government may entrust an institution or association, which is majority owned by the state and / or municipalities, with its obligations and rights under this Act. Texto completo Islandés Página web www.althingi.is