The purpose of this Act is to protect waters against harmful effects. In particular it aims:

a.

to preserve the health of people, animals and plants;

b.

to guarantee the supply and economic use of drinking water and water required for other purposes;

c.

to preserve the natural habitats of indigenous fauna and flora;

d.

to preserve waters suitable as a habitat for fish;

e.

to preserve waters as an element of the landscape;

f.

to ensure the irrigation of agricultural land;

g.

to permit the use of waters for leisure purposes;

h.

to ensure the natural functioning of the hydrological cycle.