Presidential decree No. 178 of 2012 concerning the organization of the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.

This Decree sets forth the organization of the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation , and it is composed of 7 articles. The aim of this Ministry is to provide drinking water in sufficient quantities to meet the current growing demand following the specifications of Egyptian standards. Other duties of the Ministry include encouraging national industries of services that concern potable water and sanitation, continuous improvement to keep pace with the technological advances. Article 2 addresses the measures taken by the ministry to achieve its goals. The Ministry will develop policies, update management systems, establish training centres and research institutes, participate in studies for the foreign markets, and initiate international agreements. The Decree states that the Ministry of Drinking Water facilities and Sanitation replaced the Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Development in terms of making any regulations. Or decisions that deal with drinking water facilities and sanitation.