Civil Code Article 782
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
The owner of a land where water originates, or of a well, is entitled to claim compensation against another, who, owing to the works carried on by him, cuts off, reduces or pollutes the water of such land or well. If the water is necessary for drinking or for utilizing the land, the said owner is also entitled to claim to have the status quo ante restored. If it is impossible to have the status quo ante completely restored, then restoration shall be performed within the possible scope.In the case of the preceding paragraph, if the damages are not caused by intentional acts or negligence, the court may reduce the amount of damages or exempt the liability.
中文原文 民法第782條
水源地或井之所有人對於他人因工事杜絕、減少或污染其水者，得請求損害賠償。
如其水為飲用或利用土地所必要者，並得請求回復原狀；其不能為全部回復者，仍應於可能範圍內回復之。
前項情形，損害非因故意或過失所致，或被害人有過失者，法院得減輕賠償金額或免除之。
如其水為飲用或利用土地所必要者，並得請求回復原狀；其不能為全部回復者，仍應於可能範圍內回復之。
前項情形，損害非因故意或過失所致，或被害人有過失者，法院得減輕賠償金額或免除之。