Order of the Acting Minister of Health No. 73 “On approval of the Rules for classifying water bodies as sources of drinking water supply for the population”.

This Order primarily addresses the regulation of water facilities designated for drinking water supply within the national legal framework. It aims to establish procedures for the allocation and classification of water sources, including surface and underground waters, in accordance with sanitary regulations and hygiene standards. The policy context emphasizes ensuring the epidemiological safety and environmental compliance of water sources, with specific reference to the development of projects and epidemiological assessments for high-risk sites. Key measures outlined include the approval of a designation of water facilities to sources of drinking water supply, and the responsibilities assigned to the Health and Epidemiological Control Committee. The document stipulates that the allocation of water facilities depends on the availability of a project compliant with sanitary regulations and an epidemiological opinion for high-risk sites. It specifies that protected surface and underground waters meeting environmental standards are used for drinking water, with provisions for reserving sources during emergencies and conditions under which groundwater may be used for drinking purposes. The responsibilities for registration, posting on internet resources, and monitoring are assigned to the relevant authorities, including the Legal Department of the Ministry. The document also details procedural requirements for classifying water facilities as sources of drinking water, emphasizing the development of projects, epidemiological assessments, and adherence to sanitary and epidemiological standards, with oversight by local executive bodies and the Ministry of Health.