Cabinet Regulation No. 92 of 2004 on Requirements for the Monitoring of Surface Water, Groundwater and Protected Areas and the Development of Monitoring Programmes

Subject

Water

Keyword

Water quality standards Monitoring Surface water Groundwater Protected area Policy/planning Environmental standards Procedural matters Water conservation zone Freshwater pollution Pollution control Standards Protection of environment

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Paragraph 5-1 of and Annex 2 to the Regulation came into force on 20 August 2011.

Abstract

This Regulation prescribes the requirements for the monitoring of surface water, groundwater and protected areas and for the development of monitoring programmes, as well as the activities to be performed if the environmental quality objectives set forward have not been achieved in a water body. It also adopts rules on Frequency of Sampling for Surface Water Monitoring (Annex 1) and Requirements for Chemical Monitoring of Water Status (Annex 2).

Full text

English

Website

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References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2008/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy, amending and subsequently repealing Council Directives 82/176/EEC, 83/513/EEC, 84/156/EEC, 84/491/EEC, 86/280/EEC and amending Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2006/118/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration.

Legislation | European Union | 2006 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Effluent waste water/discharge, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Management Law (2002)

Legislation | Latvia | 2002 (2013)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Marine area, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Water quality standards, Coastal zone management, Access-to-information, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Ecosystem preservation, Flood, Right to water, Pollution control, Surface water, Groundwater, Sustainable use, Water supply, Wetlands, Aquaculture, Effluent waste water/discharge, Recreational water use, Hazards, International relations/cooperation, Hazardous substances, Risk assessment/management, Public health, River basin institution, Environmental standards, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Human rights, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Legislation | European Union | 1991 (2008)

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Protection of environment, Farming, Agricultural development, Organic waste, Waste prevention, Waste management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Directive 2009/90/EC laying down, pursuant to Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, technical specifications for chemical analysis and monitoring of water status.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Pollution control, Monitoring, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management

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