Central
The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development is in charge of:
- enforcement of water regulations,
- coordination of public participation,
- implementation of measures and coordination of bodies involved in their implementation,
- support for the monitoring of surface water and groundwater, pressure and impact analysis, support for the preparation of the plans and Programmes of Measures,
- oversight of the Regional Environmental Boards (responsible for water use permits),
- implementation and supervision of drinking water and sanitation improvement projects.
The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LEGMC) is in charge of:
- monitoring and assessment of groundwater and surface water quality and quantity, economic analysis, pressure and impact analysis,
- preparation of the FRMPs, RBMPs and Programmes of Measures and implementation of measures,
- support for public participation,
- support for River Basin management,
- support for the assessment of flood risks,
The Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology is in charge of:
- monitoring of surface waters,
- supporting the assessment of status of surface waters and pressure and impact analysis.
The Public Utilities Commission is responsible for the regulation of water service companies.
Regional
N/A
Local
Municipalities are responsible for:
- supervision and management of water use, drinking water supply, sewerage and waste water treatment (and ownership of the companies providing these water services)
- Local water protection
- implementation of specific RBMP and FRMP measures
Responsible ministries/bodies
Central
Local
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