The Spanish Water Law is in force in the Autonomous Community of Extremadura. This Law is set out in Royal Legislative Decree 1/2001, of 20 July, governing the relations between the provider of the domestic drinking water supply and service subscribers, and indicating the basic rights and obligations of each of the parties.
In addition, Royal Decree 849/1986, of 11 April, approves the Spanish Public Water Supply Regulations, which ensure the protection of water resources and their ecosystem.