Council Directive 86/278/EEC on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture.

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Fertilizers/nutrients Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Waste domestic sources Waste management Waste non-domestic sources Sewerage Waste disposal

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

The purpose of this Directive is to regulate the use of sewage sludge in agriculture in such a way as to prevent harmful effects on soil, vegetation, animals and man, thereby encouraging the correct use of such sewage sludge. Member States shall prohibit the use of sludge where the concentration of one or more heavy metals in the soil exceeds the limit values which they lay down in accordance with Annex I A and shall take the necessary steps to ensure that those limit values are not exceeded as a result of the use of sludge. Sludge and soil on which it is used shall be analyzed as outlined in Annexes II A and II B. (18 articles and 2 Annexes)

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Sewage Sludge Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1992

Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wastes Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2001 (2007) | Repealed

Keyword: Waste management, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Policy/planning, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on urban sewage sediments.

Legislation | Poland | 2010

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Erosion

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wastes Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2001 (2010)

Keyword: Waste management, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Waste prevention, Polluter pays principle, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Styria Sewage Sludge Ordinance 2007.

Legislation | Austria | 2007

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Erosion, Agricultural land

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the use of sewage sludge in agriculture.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2008

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Erosion, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the limitation of hazardous substances and fertilizers in soil.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2005 (2013)

Keyword: Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Agricultural development, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 99 implementing Council Directive No. 86/278/EEC on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture.

Legislation | Italy | 1992

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Authorization/permit, Agricultural land, Waste disposal, Fertilizers/nutrients

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree relative to waste sludge.

Legislation | Norway | 1995 (1996)

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Waste prevention, Waste management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sewerage, Fertilizers/nutrients

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management (Use of Sewage Sludge in Agriculture) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 148/1998).

Legislation | Ireland | 1998

Keyword: Pollution control, Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil pollution/quality, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management (Amendment of Waste Management Act, 1996) Regulations, 1998.

Legislation | Ireland | 1996

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Use of Sewage Sludge in Agriculture) Regulations, 1991.

Legislation | Ireland | 1991

Keyword: Pollution control, Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil pollution/quality, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Pollution Control (Use of Sewage Sludge in Agriculture) Regulations, 2002 (P.I. 517/2002).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2002

Keyword: Pollution control, Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sewage Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1992 (2006)

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Erosion, Sewerage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sewage Sludge Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1992 (2015)

Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on urban sewage sludge.

Legislation | Poland | 2015 (2023)

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Erosion

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on conditions for the use of treated sludge on agricultural land.

Legislation | Czechia | 2016

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Waste domestic sources, Soil pollution/quality, Hazardous substances, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the details of waste management.

Legislation | Czechia | 2021

Keyword: Waste management, Transport/storage, Transboundary movement of waste, Solid waste, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous waste, Waste domestic sources, Waste disposal, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations 1989 (S.I. No. 1263 of 1989).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1989

Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Pollution control, Data collection/reporting, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Waste disposal, Organic waste, Waste management, Irrigation, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Act (2019)

Legislation | Estonia | 2019 (2023)

Keyword: Potable water, Internal trade, Marine area, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Research, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Framework law, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Water quality standards, Sustainable use, Water abstraction, Water supply, Enforcement/compliance, Thermal and medicinal waters, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Flood, Risk assessment/management, Groundwater, Coastal zone management, Hazardous substances, International relations/cooperation, Special fund, Liability/compensation, Hazards, Early warning system, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Inland waters, Monitoring, Public health, Recreational water use, Surface water, Sustainable development, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 276/2009 establishing the regime for the use of sewage sludge in agricultural soils, in order to avoid harmful effects for human beings, water, soil, plants and animals, promoting its correct use, transposing for the National legal order the Council Directive No. 86/278/EEC.

Legislation | Portugal | 2009

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Authorization/permit, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Public health, Sewerage, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. D1-575 of the Minister of Environment validating Guidelines for the use of sewage sludge for land fertilizing.

Legislation | Lithuania | 2005

Keyword: Biofuel, Effluent waste water/discharge, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Drainage/land reclamation, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1990 (S.I. No. 245 of 1990).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1990

Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Waste disposal, Organic waste, Waste management, Irrigation, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order no. 344/708/2004 on the approval of Technical Rules for the protection of the environment and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture.

Legislation | Romania | 2004

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Sewerage, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on the protection of soil quality.

Legislation | Austria | 2018

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Erosion, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Sewerage, Waste disposal, Waste management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2012 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Waste prevention, Polluter pays principle, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fertilizers Act No. 156/1998.

Legislation | Czechia | 1998 (2021)

Keyword: Agricultural land, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Internal trade, Inspection, Organic waste, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 23 décembre 2014 relatif aux boues d'épuration.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2014

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Institution, Hazardous substances, Protection of environment, Surface water, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wastes Act No. 541/2020.

Legislation | Czechia | 2020 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Policy/planning, Transport/storage, Transboundary movement of waste, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX