Water Act (No. 15 of 1923)

Iceland
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This act guarantees that all people residing in Iceland will have access to clean water through the protection of water sources from pollutants. The document further establishes the rights and responsibilities of all people to use and collectively protect the water by outlining permissible activities.

Applicable countryIceland
Topic
Subtopic
Pollutant disposal in water sources
Original publication15 Jun 1923
Entered into force15 Jun 1923
Latest update16 Mar 2012
Available languages
Icelandic Lög um vatnsveitur sveitarfélaga
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