The present Law (comprehending 100 articles) repeals the prior Law No. 11/1974 and includes the following Chapters: I, General Provisions; II, Authority and responsibilities; III, Conservation of Water resources; IV, Ehnancement and efficiency in the use of water resources; V, Control over water destructibility; VI, Planning; VII, Construction, Opration and Maintenance; VIII, Water resources Information System; IX, Empowerment and Supervision; X,Financing; XI, Right,obligation and role of Community; XII, Coordination; XIII, Settlement of dispute; XIV, Class Action and Organization; XV, Investigation; XVI, Criminal Provisions; XVII, Transistional Provision; XVIII, Conclusion.The provisions of this Law aim to protect, manage,rationalize the usage, reduce the wastes and suprvise the community utilization of aforesaid water resources in order to guarantee water supply, quality and conservation.