Bavarian Water Inventory and Classification Ordinance.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Pollution control Freshwater pollution Classification/declassification Surface water Groundwater Water quality standards Water conservation zone Effluent waste water/discharge Hazardous substances Registration Data collection/reporting Basin/catchment/watershed Inland waters

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 16 March 2004.

Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy of 23 October 2000. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the inventories and classification of waters. The text consists of 16 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Surface waters (II); Groundwater (III); Final provisions (IV). Thirteen Annexes are enclosed.

Full text

German

Website

www.bayern.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Bavarian Water Law.

Legislation | Germany | 1962 (2009)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Classification/declassification, Recreational water use, Freshwater resources management, Water rights, Water charges, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Expropriation, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

Legislation | European Union | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Water Competence Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2013

Keyword: Groundwater, Surface water, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX