Procedures for Water Quality (PWQ).

The Procedures for Water Quality (PWQ) aim to ensure the maintenance of acceptable water quality in the Mekong River and its main tributaries. The PWQ and associated technical guidelines (which are required to be developed under the PWQ) establish assessment criteria to manage water quality. The PWQ defines two types of action to maintain water quality at acceptable levels for humans, flora, and fauna: (1) water quality monitoring; and (2) emergency response. The Procedures define various duties and responsibilities of the Mekong Council Joint Committee and Secretariat and the national Mekong Committees.