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Code of practice for wastewater systems using a wastewater lagoon.

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Waste management Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Standards Enforcement/compliance Environmental standards Protection of environment Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Sustainable development
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Code enacts the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Wastewater and Storm Drainage Regulation (Alta. Reg. 119/93). Section 2 of Part 2 establishes that any person who constructs, operates or reclaims a wastewater system that uses a wastewater lagoon as a wastewater treatment plant, must do so in accordance with this Code of Practice. Furthermore, any conflict between the registration application and the terms and conditions of this Code of Practice shall be resolved in favour of this Code of Practice. The text consists of 4 Parts as follows: Definitions (1); General provisions (2); Requirements specific to portions of the wastewater system (3); Code of practice administration (4).

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ab.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection and Enhancement Act (RSA 2000, c. E-12).

Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2020)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, EIA, Institution, Registration, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Potable water, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wastewater and Storm Drainage Regulation (Alta Reg. 119/93).

Legislation | Canada | 1993 (2012)

Keyword: Waste management, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sewerage, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX