Bavarian Water Quality Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Bayern Document type Regulation Date 2001 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance on quality aims for certain hazardous substances and on the reduction of water pollution through programmes. Subject Water Keyword Pollution control Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Surface water Groundwater Water quality standards Hazardous substances Authorization/permit 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 1 May 2001. Abstract The present Ordinance implements the Council Directive 76/464/EEC of 4 May 1976 on pollution caused by certain dangerous substances discharged into the aquatic environment of the Community. Article 2 establishes that water quality objectives listed in Annex 2 apply to surface waters to protect aquatic life and human health. The text consists of 4 articles. 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 Council Directive 76/464/EEC on pollution caused by certain dangerous substances discharged into the aquatic environment of the Community. Legislation | European Union | 1976 Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX