Baden-Württemberg Water Law (WG).

Subject

Energy, Water

Keyword

Renewable energy Climate change Energy conservation/energy production Basic legislation Surface water Groundwater Effluent waste water/discharge Liability/compensation Water supply Offences/penalties Waterworks Basin/catchment/watershed Pollution control Freshwater pollution Inland waters Freshwater resources management Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Flood

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Law implements the Federal Water Resources Act in its up-to-date version. The Law stresses the importance of using water wisely and efficiently, keeping water bodies clean, using eco-friendly methods for flood prevention, and addressing climate change impacts. It aims to shield water bodies from heat stress and encourage the growth of vegetation along riverbanks when suitable. Additionally, it considers the significance of saving energy, using it efficiently, promoting renewable energy, and expanding distribution networks as outlined in the Climate Protection and Climate Adaptation Act of Baden-Württemberg. The text consists of 128 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General provisions, classification of waters, property (1); Management of waters (2); Special water resources provisions (3); Compensation, settlement (4); Survey of waters (5); Competence and proceedings (6); Water charges for use of water (7); Criminal and fine proceedings (8); Transitional and final provisions (9). Five Annexes are enclosed.

Full text

German

Website

www.landesrecht-bw.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Resources Management Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2009 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Sustainable development, Waterworks, Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone, Groundwater, Authorization/permit, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Water users' associations, Surface water, Registration, Offences/penalties, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater pollution, Irrigation, Inland waters, Flood

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Water Law.

Legislation | Germany | 2005 (2012)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Surface water, Groundwater, Effluent waste water/discharge, Liability/compensation, Water supply, Offences/penalties, Waterworks, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX