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Bathing Water Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Territorial subdivision
Berlin
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance on the quality and management of bathing water.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Pollution control Recreational water use Freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Transboundary effects
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 24 March 2008.
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Directive 2006/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 February 2006 concerning the management of bathing water quality. The text consists of 17 articles as follows: Purpose and sphere of application (1); Definition of terms (2); Limitation of bathing (3); Monitoring (4); Assessment of bathing water quality (5); Classification of bathing water quality (6); Bathing water profile (7); Special measures for management of bathing water in special situations (8); Perils deriving from cyanobacteria (9); Other parameters (10); Cooperation in transboundary waters (11); Participation of the public (12); Information of the public (13); Completing regulations on competent authorities and water inspection (15); Penalties (16); Entry into force, repeal (17). Five Annexes are enclosed.

Full text
German
Website
www.berlin.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Berlin Water Law.

Legislation | Germany | 1960 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Groundwater, Surface water, Thermal and medicinal waters, Coastal zone management, Water supply, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Offences/penalties, Waterworks, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2006/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the management of bathing water quality and repealing Directive 76/160/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Monitoring, Freshwater pollution, Recreational water use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Bathing Water Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1998 (2003)

Keyword: Recreational water use, Standards, Surface water, Inspection, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX