These Provisions apply to the management of prevention and control of pollution in domestic and drinking water surface and ground sources for centralized water supply throughout the country. Chapter II and III deal with matters related to the delineation and protection of protection zones for domestic and drinking water surface and ground sources. Water quality in protection zones shall meet drinking water health standards stipulated by the State. Protection zones will be classified according to the water quality standards and specific rules shall be followed within these zones (arts. 11, 12, 18 and 19). Environmental protection departments at all levels shall be responsible for the prevention and control of pollution in protected zones and shall formulate and promulgate local rules.
Provisions on the Administration of the Prevention and Control of Pollution in Protected Areas for Drinking Water Sources.