Central
The Ministry of Sustainable Development and Infrastructure is responsible for:
- overall water policy,
- enforcement of water regulations,
- coordination of the implementation of measures,
- funding for environmental protection projects,
- establishment of administrative entities for water management,
- coordination of government action for the protection of water resources,
- national drinking water supply policy, including guidance on pricing policy and identification of drinking water protection zones,
- flood risk management.
The Water Management Agency is responsible for:
- monitoring and assessment of groundwater and surface waters,
- conducting pressure and impact analyses,
- the preparation of RBMPs and FRMPs,
- coordination of public participation,
- supporting the implementation of Floods Directive and preparing FRMPs.
Local
Municipalities are responsible for:
- implementation of government policies at local level,
- local water management and protection,
- implementation of water services (drinking water supply, sewerage and waste water treatment),
- issuing of abstraction and discharge permits.
Flood Management Partnerships (voluntary association of relevant local authorities, official bodies and other stakeholders) actively participate in drafting the FRMP.
Responsible ministries/bodies
Central
Local
- Municipalities (Communes, Gemeng, Gemeinde)
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