Law No. 147 of 2021 promulgating the Water Resources and Irrigation Law

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This law's objective is to create effective water irrigation, sewage, and distribution systems. It establishes the Water Use Associations, which requires approval of agricultural projects, conservation of the Nile River, regulation of groundwater, and protection of water resources from pollutants, including wastewater discharge.

Applicable countryEgypt
Topic
Subtopics
Effluent wastewater disposal
Pollutant disposal in water sources
Sewerage
Original publication16 Oct 2021
Entered into force17 Oct 2021
Latest update16 Oct 2021
Available languages
Arabic قانون رقم 147 لسنة 2021 بإصدار قانون الموارد المائية والرى