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Act amending Water Act.

Country/Territory
Slovakia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Collection of Laws No. 409 of 2014.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Potable water Water quality standards Transport/storage Pollution control Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 15 January 2015.
Abstract

This Act lays down some amendments and addenda to Water Act. In supplemented art. 17a establishes requirements for transport of water for human consumption and transport of water to provide humanitarian aid and assistance in emergencies. Transport of water taken from water bodies located on the territory of the Slovak Republic through the border of the Slovak Republic is possible only for personal use and to provide humanitarian assistance or assistance in emergencies. Transport for personal use is allowed only for drinking purposes in the amount of up to 20 liters per person. The replaced Annex 1 provides the new list of priority substances classified as pollutants and the new list of pollutants which represent a significant risk to the aquatic environment or via the aquatic environment.

Full text
Slovak
Website
www.zakonypreludi.sk

References - Legislation

Amends

Water Act No. 364/2004.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2004 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Authorization/permit, Early warning system, Flood, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater resources management, Water supply, Potable water, Surface water, Water quality standards, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX