Order of the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation No. 116-НК “On approval of the methodology for calculating specific standards for water consumption and sewerage”.

This Order primarily addresses the adoption of a methodology for calculating specific standards related to water use and water management. Its objectives include ensuring the economic and efficient utilization of water resources, justifying water consumption and discharge over a five-year period, and reducing water losses. The regulatory framework involves the approval of this methodology by the Minister of Water and Irrigation, with subsequent registration and publication procedures overseen by the Committee for the Regulation, Protection, and Use of Water Resources. The broader policy context emphasizes sustainable water resource management aligned with legal principles outlined in the Water Code. Key measures outlined include the development of specific standards for water consumption and treatment across various sectors, such as industrial production, irrigation, livestock herding, and household needs. The methodology specifies formulas and procedures for calculating water consumption standards based on technological processes, auxiliary needs, and water quality requirements. It also details standards for wastewater discharge, water losses, and water treatment, emphasizing the importance of accounting for normal losses, non-returnable consumption, and pollution levels. The document underscores the need for annual analysis of water accounting, water loss reduction, and the justification of water use, with a focus on compliance with project water flow standards and sector-specific regulations. Implementation responsibilities are assigned to the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation. The process involves state registration, official publication, and monitoring of compliance. The methodology incorporates procedural steps for calculating standards tailored to different water supply systems, including direct, revolving, negotiable, and re-coherent systems. It also addresses secondary themes such as procedural considerations, enforcement mechanisms, and stakeholder involvement, ensuring that the standards are systematically integrated into water management practices and legal compliance frameworks.