The purpose of this Decree is to guarantee potable water for homes, for institutions (hospitals, schools, etc.), for social uses in factories (kitchen, toilets, bathrooms, etc.), and finally for industrial uses where it is necessary (pharmaceutical and food industry, etc.). Other uses of potable water must be authorized. This Decree contains measures for the sustainable use of potable water and measures aiming to ensure a best use of potable water resources. Mining companies must deliver up pota