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Act containing rules relative to management and use of water resources (Water Act).

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Staatsblad No. 107, 12 March 2009, 38 pp.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Water
Keyword
Marine pollution Basic legislation Freshwater resources management Institution Water quality standards Water rights Groundwater Surface water Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Authorization/permit Flood Water shortage/drought Offences/penalties Sustainable use Pollution control Waterworks
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the conservation, management and use of freshwater resources in the Netherlands. It concerns, among other things, integrated water management of water systems and the protection of the environment in relation with the water resources management and use.

Full text
English/Dutch
Website
www.overheid.nl; www.helpdeskwater.nl

References - Legislation

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree no. BWBR0026872 containing rules with regard to the management and use of water systems (Water Decree).

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure and the Environment, no. IENM/BSK-2014/57174, laying down the Flood Protection Subsidies Scheme.

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree no. BWBR0030727 of the State Secretary for Infrastructure and the Environment on the appointment of water and road management supervisors.

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Delta Act on Water Safety and Freshwater Supply.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2011 (2020)

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Climate change, Policy/planning, Institution, Special fund, Flood, Freshwater pollution, Waterworks, Water shortage/drought, Water supply, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Act Implementation Act no. BWBR0026710 of 2009.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2009 (2013)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Freshwater resources management, Flood, Freshwater pollution, Governance, Groundwater, Liability/compensation, Early warning system, Environmental fees/charges, Surface water, Waterworks, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX