Art.5 |
Article V Water |
Art.5.1 |
1. The contracting States shall establish policies for conservation, utilization and development of underground and surface water, and shall endeavour to guarantee for their populations a sufficient and continuous supply of suitable water, taking appropriate measures with due regard to – |
Art.5.1.a |
(a) the study of water cycles and the investigation of each catchment area; |
Art.5.1.b |
(b) the co-ordination and planning of water resources development projects; |
Art.5.1.c |
(c) the administration and control of all water utilization; and |
Art.5.1.d |
(d) prevention and control of water pollution. |
Art.5.2 |
2. Where surface or underground water resources are shared by two or more of the contracting States, the latter shall act in consultation, and if the need arises, set up inter-State Commissions to study and resolve problems arising from the joint use of these resources, and for the joint development and conservation thereof. |