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This Ministerial Decree establishes the modalities of establishment of water conservation zones and water belts, management of land of water conservation zones and water belts, and also responsibility for keeping thereof. Boundaries of water conservation zones and water belts shall be established with the consideration of physical, geographic, soil, hydrogeological conditions, and purposeful use of waterbodies and also with the consideration of the interests of water users. The aforesaid boundaries shall be mapped. The following activities shall be prohibited within water conservation zones and water belts: (a) allocation of cattle and poultry farms and disposal of agricultural waste; (b) construction and re-construction of industrial enterprises; (c) allocation of sewerage systems; (d) felling except for sanitary felling; and (e) effluent waste water discharge. This Ministerial Decree establishes minimum and maximum width of water conservation zones and water belts.
