Home >>FAQ >>Water Affairs >>Water Water   Why can't the users of water meters relocate their water meters? Can hydrologic supervision equipment be used for other purposes? What is the business scope of the water administrative departments, and what are the major laws and regulations? What are the measures stipulated in the Measures of the Shanghai Municipality on the Implementation of the 'Law of the People's Republic of China on Water' for the protection of water, water areas and water projects? What are legal obligations for breaching the Measures of the Shanghai Municipality on the Implementation of the 'Law of the People's Republic of China on Water'? What are the procedures for starting construction projects within the administration area of watercourses? What are the regulations for the temporary use of water or land areas within the administration area of watercourses by enterprises or individuals, and what are their obligations? Which activities are prohibited without prior approval within the administration areas of watercourses and safety protection areas of flood-prevention banks, and which activities are strictly prohibited? What are the approval procedures for the damming of watercourses, because of construction purposes? How shall those who breach the Regulations of the Shanghai Municipality on the Administration of Watercourses be penalized? What are the regulations for the design and construction of water supply projects according to the Regulations of the Shanghai Municipality on the Administration of Water Supply? What are the rights and the obligations of water suppliers and users? How shall those who dig wells for underground water without approval be penalized? What is the application procedure for construction within the protected and controlled areas of water intake pipelines? How shall enterprises and individuals conserve water? What are the regulations stated in the Regulations of the Shanghai Municipality on the Administration of Tidal Shoals? Next