The purpose of this Law is to regulate water relations and the rational use of water, and to provide for the protection of water, the improvement of water, and the protection of rights of enterprises, institutions, organizations, farms and individuals in the sphere of water relations (art. 1).
The text consists of 119 articles, which are divided into 29 Chapters, which carry, inter alia, the following titles: Chapter I lays down general provisions/ Chapter II establishes functions of the state authority and management bodies in the sphere of the regulation of water relations. Chapter III regards state management and control in the sphere of water use and protection. Chapter IV regards placement, design, construction, reconstruction, repair, restoration and commissioning of enterprises, structures and other objects having impact on the state of water and waterbodies. Chapter V regards activities on waterbodies within protection zones and protective strips. Chapter VI regards water users, water consumers and objects of water use. Chapter VII classifies types of water use and water consumption. Chapter VIII establishes the procedure, terms and conditions for the granting of the right to use waterbodies. Chapter IX establishes rights and obligations of water users. Chapter X regards stopping the right of water use and water consumption. Chapter XI regards use of water for drinking, domestic and other purposes. Chapter XII regards use of waterbodies for medicinal, spa and healthcare purposes. Chapter XIII regards use of water for agricultural purposes. Chapter XIV regards uses of waterbodies for industrial purposes and energy sector. Chapter XV regards use of waterbodies for the needs of fish economy. Chapter XVI regards use of waterbodies for hunting purposes. Chapter XVII regards use of waterbodies located in protected areas. Chapter XVIII regards use of waterbodies for navigation. Chapter XIX regards use of waterbodies for the discharge of wastewater. Chapter XX regards use of waterbodies for fire extinguishment and other state and public needs. Chapter XXI regards operation of waterworks. Chapter XXII regards interstate water use within the Aral Sea basin. Chapter XXIII dispute settlement related to water use and water consumption. Chapter XXIV regards protection of water and waterbodies. Chapter XXV regards prevention and mitigation of the harmful effects of water. Chapter XXVI regards state accounting and planning of water use. Chapter XXVII establishes liability. Chapter XXVIII establishes the procedure for compensation of damages caused by the infringement of water legislation. Chapter XXIX regards international cooperation.