ID:
policies-58
Name:
Water Law, 1959
Issuing organisation:
Israeli parliament
Geographical Scope:
​Israel
Type:
Legistlation
Scientific domain:
physical states, chemistry, geology, and biology
Type of water:
surface and groundwater
Water management focus:
monitoring, management, simulation,
Parameter change rate assumption:
Quality, flow, level, pressure
Description:
The Water Law of 1959 is the cornerstone of Israel's water legislation, establishing that all water resources within the country are public property managed by the state. The law provides a framework for the control, protection, and allocation of water resources to meet the needs of the population and support national development.
Status:
Effective
Effect Date:
3 August 1959
Resource:
https://www.gov.il/en/pages/water_law_1959
Recommendations:
The law emphasizes sustainable management and equitable distribution of water resources. It mandates the prevention of water pollution and the maintenance of water quality. Additionally, it led to the establishment of regulatory bodies responsible for overseeing water resource management and enforcing water-related policies
