Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the People's Republic of China

This law is applicable to the prevention and control of pollution in surface water bodies such as rivers, lakes, canals, channels, reservoirs, as well as groundwater bodies within China. It regulates the discharge of pollutants into water bodies and imposes obligations on governments at all levels, enterprises, public institutions, and other business operators to fulfill their responsibilities for protecting water environment quality. These entities are required to implement pollutant discharge controls, monitoring and early warning systems, and emergency response measures for incidents, ensuring that water environment quality meets standards, safeguarding drinking water safety, and protecting ecosystem health. Its scope covers the entire process of pollution prevention, control, and supervision management of water bodies within the territory of China.