Law No. HO-232-N on the National Water Program of the Republic of Armenia.
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Abstract
This Law regulates the establishment and implementation of the National Water Program of the Republic of Armenia. It provides for the assessment and management of usable water resources, the strategic water reserve and the national water reserve, the assessment of water supply and demand, and measures relating to the conservation, development and management of the water sector. It defines the objectives of the National Water Program and establishes phased measures for its implementation.
The Law regulates the classification, protection and use of water resources and water systems. It defines usable water resources, the strategic water reserve and the national water reserve, and provides for their inclusion in river basin management plans and the State Water Cadastre. It also establishes rules concerning water-use permits, water-resource classification, water-system classification, and the identification of water systems of state and special state importance.
The document sets out priorities and development directions for drinking water supply, drainage, irrigation and hydropower. It establishes requirements relating to the monitoring of surface water and groundwater resources, data management, integrated water-resource planning, water-quality standards, specially protected basin areas, ecological emergency zones, risk management for harmful effects of water, and measures for the protection of catchments, wetlands and water ecosystems. It also addresses transboundary water resources, water demand assessment and water-resource availability.
The Law further regulates the implementation and updating of the National Water Program, reporting obligations of responsible authorities, economic mechanisms supporting water-resource management, and public access to information and participation in water-resource management and planning. The Annex establishes phased short-, medium- and long-term measures relating to the legal and institutional framework, monitoring, water-resource management, basin planning, water quality, water services, transboundary waters and hydraulic infrastructure.
The Law regulates the classification, protection and use of water resources and water systems. It defines usable water resources, the strategic water reserve and the national water reserve, and provides for their inclusion in river basin management plans and the State Water Cadastre. It also establishes rules concerning water-use permits, water-resource classification, water-system classification, and the identification of water systems of state and special state importance.
The document sets out priorities and development directions for drinking water supply, drainage, irrigation and hydropower. It establishes requirements relating to the monitoring of surface water and groundwater resources, data management, integrated water-resource planning, water-quality standards, specially protected basin areas, ecological emergency zones, risk management for harmful effects of water, and measures for the protection of catchments, wetlands and water ecosystems. It also addresses transboundary water resources, water demand assessment and water-resource availability.
The Law further regulates the implementation and updating of the National Water Program, reporting obligations of responsible authorities, economic mechanisms supporting water-resource management, and public access to information and participation in water-resource management and planning. The Annex establishes phased short-, medium- and long-term measures relating to the legal and institutional framework, monitoring, water-resource management, basin planning, water quality, water services, transboundary waters and hydraulic infrastructure.
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Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 25 March 2007.
Notes
Consolidated version of the Law, including amendments up to Law No. HO-44-N of 11 February 2026.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Հայաստանի Հանրապետության օրենքը Հայաստանի Հանրապետության ջրի ազգային ծրագրի մասին.
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