Water quality, in general, is protected by riparian area and wetland protection rules. There are over 200 community watersheds within forested lands in Oregon. Water quality is protected in general by RMA rules. Intake areas for domestic water use receive special attention with regard to ground disturbance in riparian areas and the use of pesticides. Restrictions apply to the use of pesticides near domestically used waters.
Special measures protect intake areas from devegetation and pesticides.
There are no special restrictions governing forest activities in areas that supply domestic water. Historically, Sweden has not suffered from reduced water quality, therefore, forest management has been allowed in areas where ground water is used for household purposes. The land supplying domestic water is often owned by the community and occasionally, the community will develop a watershed forestry program that is less intensive. The National Forestry Board recommends fertilizers and pesticides not be used within 50 m of a water source and damage to natural springs be avoided. The recommendations are meant to explain the general nature conservation requirements of the Forestry Act .