Cantonal Ordinance implementing the Federal Water Protection Act.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Inland waters Pollution control Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Enforcement/compliance Environmental standards

Geographical area

Europe, Western Europe

Entry into force notes

The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 2001.

Abstract

The present Cantonal Ordinances ensures the implementation of federal legislation concerning water protection in general; inter alia, it implements the Federal Law on protection of waters of 24 January 1991. Its main purpose is to define the competences of the Canton, districts and townships and related financing. The control of all waters existing in the canton is part of the sovereign right of the Council of the Canton which is entitled to make agreements with other cantons and private bodies

Full text

German

Website

www.sz.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur la protection des eaux (LEaux).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Irrigation, Fertilizers/nutrients, Effluent waste water/discharge, Research, Potable water, Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Implementing Ordinance relating to the Federal Water Protection Act.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2001 (2010)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Groundwater, Protected area, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX