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Bathing Waters Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Territorial subdivision
Hamburg
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance on the quality and management of bathing waters.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Recreational water use Standards Surface water Inspection Authorization/permit Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the quality of bathing water. The Ordinance applies to surface waters generally used as bathing waters. In order to protect the life and health of people bathing in those waters during the season, the competent authority monitors the water quality by carrying out regular analysis of samples. Bathing water is unsuitable for bathing if it does not meet one of the microbiological parameters laid down in the Annex. The present Ordinance consists of 15 articles and 15 Annexes.

Full text
German
Website
www.hamburg.de

References - Legislation

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Ordinance on bathing waters.

Legislation | Germany | 1990

Keyword: Recreational water use, Standards, Surface water, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX