Draft Amendment to Water Law

Draft proposes heavier fines for unauthorized water use
November 03, 2026
A draft revision of China's Water Law would raise the maximum fine for unauthorized water withdrawal to 500,000 yuan (77,000), five times the current ceiling, and impose fines of up to 2 million yuan for violations involving water-saving facilities, under a text submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the top legislature, for a third reading on Monday.
Top legislature reviews draft amendment to Water Law
November 03, 2026
The top legislature on Monday began reviewing a draft amendment to the country's Water Law that would strengthen the development of a national water network.