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

Country/Territory
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1991
Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Subject: Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Land & soil, Water
Keyword: Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Soil pollution/quality Fertilizers/nutrients Protection of environment Farming Organic waste Pollution control

Abstract: This Directive aims to reduce water pollution from nitrates used for agricultural purposes and to prevent any further pollution. It is closely linked to other EU policies which address air and water quality, climate change and agriculture. Member States must: a) designate as vulnerable zones all those draining into waters which are or could be affected by high nitrate levels and eutrophication ; b) establish mandatory action programmes for these areas, taking into account available scientific and technical data and overall environmental conditions; c) monitor the effectiveness of the action programmes; d) test the nitrate concentration in fresh ground and surface water at sampling stations, at least monthly and more frequently during flooding; e) carry out a comprehensive monitoring programme and submit every 4 years a comprehensive report on the implementation of the Directive; f) draw up a code of good agricultural practice which farmers apply on a voluntary basis ; g) provide training and information for farmers, where appropriate. The European Commission shall provide a report every four years on the basis of the national information it has received.
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Website: europa.eu

References - Legislation

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Ministerial Decree approving the code of good agricultural practice

Legislation | Italy | 1999

Keyword: Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Agricultural land, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree containing rules relative to greenhouse cultivation and some selected agricultural enterprises.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2002

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Internal trade, Pollution control, Drainage/land reclamation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water quality standards, Fertilizers/nutrients, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Action Programme for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 51 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 2394 of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Policy/planning, Water conservation zone, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fertilizers Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2006

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Standards, Cereals/grains/rice, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 352 of 2005 relating to the minimum storage capacity for fertilizing substances of animal origin.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2005

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Registration, Environmental fees/charges, Fertilizers/nutrients, Transport/storage, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 645 of 2005 implementing provisions of the Fertilizing Substances Act.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2005

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Registration, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nitrates Action Programme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. No. 196 of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on Pollution (2001)

Legislation | Latvia | 2001

Keyword: Pollution control, Framework law, Basic legislation, Public health, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Risk assessment/management, Enforcement/compliance, Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Water quality standards, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Waste prevention, Registration, Inspection, Noise pollution, Climate change, Emissions trading, Authorization/permit, Radiation, Marine pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Installation Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Freshwater resources management, Monitoring, Fertilizers/nutrients, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Fertilizers Act.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2004

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Certification, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Installation Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1996

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Water conservation zone, Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Groundwater, Effluent waste water/discharge, Surface water, Pollution control, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Action Programme for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (Scotland) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 298 of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nitrate Pollution Prevention (Wales) Regulations 2008 (W.S.I. No. 3143 (W.278) of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Policy/planning, Water conservation zone, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 821 of 2007).

Legislation | Ireland | 2007

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management (Collection Permit) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. No. 820 of 2007).

Legislation | Ireland | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, EIA, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Pollution Control (Code of Good Agricultural Practice) Order, 2007 (P.I. 263/2007).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2007

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Effluent waste water/discharge, Farming, Agricultural land, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Fertilizers/nutrients, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nitrates Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. No. 489 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fertilizers/nutrients, Transport/storage, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 164/2010 on vulnerable areas for water pollution caused by nitrates.

Legislation | Portugal | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Water quality standards, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation establishing vulnerable areas and the use and storage of fertilizers and manure fertilizers, crop rotation and implementation of erosion-control measures in these areas.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2003

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 610 of 2010).

Legislation | Ireland | 2010

Keyword: Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecological production/organic production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Surface water, Monitoring, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply Act (No. 635 of 2010).

Legislation | Denmark | 2009

Keyword: Water supply, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Potable water, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 764 on commercial keeping of livestock, manure, silage.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil pollution/quality, Animal production, Animal health, Standards, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Poultry, Cattle, Swine, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on environmental approval for livestock (No. 1572 of 2006).

Legislation | Denmark | 2006

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Waste prevention, Animal health, Animal production, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Installation Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2006

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 764 on commercial livestock, manure and silage.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Farming, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Agricultural development, Biosecurity, Animal production, Ecological production/organic production, Internal trade, Standards, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on requirements for storage facilities for fertilizers containing nitrates.

Legislation | Germany | 1997

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance implementing articles 4 and 5 of the Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Legislation | Germany | 1998

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Pollution (Control) Ordinance, 2002 (P.I. 407/2002).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2002

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Effluent waste water/discharge, Farming, Agricultural land, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Fertilizers/nutrients, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Décret concernant la protection des eaux contre la pollution par les nitrates à partir de sources agricoles (1).

Legislation | Belgium | 2006

Keyword: Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Slovenia | 2005

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice For Protection of Waters) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 101 of 2009).

Legislation | Ireland | 2009

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Protection Act (No. 1189 of 2016).

Legislation | Denmark | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Protection Act (No. 1757 of 2006).

Legislation | Denmark | 2001

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Framework law, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Cleaning agents/detergents, Effluent waste water/discharge, Emissions, Environmental standards, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Internal trade, Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Protection of habitats, Soil pollution/quality, Solid waste, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Radiation, Plant protection, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on environmental permits of livestock (No. 1486 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Environmental standards, Emissions, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Animal production, Poultry, Swine, Ranching/captive breeding, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Slaughtering, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Joint Decree No. 16190/1335 establishing protective measures for waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources, in compliance with Council Directive 91/676/EEC.

Legislation | Greece | 1997

Keyword: Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Agricultural land, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nitrates Action Programme Regulations, 2011 (L.N. 321 of 2011).

Legislation | Malta | 2011

Keyword: Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Organic waste, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Joint Decree No. 19652/1906 on waters affected by nitrate pollution deriving from agricultural sources – Catalogue of vulnerable zones and amendment of Ministerial Decree No. 16190-1335 of 1997.

Legislation | Greece | 1999

Keyword: Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Agricultural land, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Common Agricultural Policy Single Payment and Support Schemes (Cross Compliance) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (W.S.I. No. 2941 (W.317) of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive, Farming, Fertilizers/nutrients, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Bank, Groundwater, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 814 on commercial animal husbandry, manure and silage.

Legislation | Denmark | 2006

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding, Standards, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nitrates Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. No. 411 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fertilizers/nutrients, Transport/storage, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté du Gouvernement wallon modifiant le Livre II du Code de l'Environnement contenant le Code de l'Eau en ce qui concerne la gestion durable de l'azote en agriculture.

Legislation | Belgium | 2011

Keyword: Farming, Dispute settlement, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Standards, Groundwater, Court/tribunal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree Discharge Open Cultivation and Livestock Breeding.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2000

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Standards, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Data collection/reporting, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté ministériel portant certaines dispositions d'exécution relatives aux techniques de mesure de l'azote potentiellement lessivable et au «survey surfaces agricoles» en application du chapitre IV de la partie réglementaire du Code de l'Eau.

Legislation | Belgium | 2008

Keyword: Pollution control, Agricultural land, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Inspection, Fertilizers/nutrients, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply Act (No. 71 of 2007).

Legislation | Denmark | 1999 (2007)

Keyword: Groundwater, Surface water, Potable water, Well sinking/boreholes, Authorization/permit, Expropriation, Irrigation, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Water desalination, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply Act (No. 1026 of 2008).

Legislation | Denmark | 2007 (2008)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Water supply, Water abstraction, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply Act (No. 935 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008 (2009)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Water supply, Public water, Water quality standards, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Action Programme for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (Scotland) Regulations 1998 (S.I. No. 2927, S. 171 of 1998).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1998

Keyword: Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Designation of Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (Scotland) Regulations 2000 (S.S.I. No. 96 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Protected area, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Basin/catchment/watershed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 152 concerning the protection of waters against pollution and implementing Directive 91/271 concerning urban wastewater treatment and Directive 91/676 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources, integrated and amended by Legislative Decree No. 258 on the protection of waters against pollution.

Legislation | Italy | 1999

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Action Programme for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 (S.R. No. 156 of 1999).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1999

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal concernant l'utilisation de fertilisants azotés dans l'agriculture.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2000

Keyword: Farming, Disasters, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Groundwater, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water (Prevention of Pollution) (Code of Practice) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2001 (S.S.I. No. 175 of 2001).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2001

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Pesticides, Fertilizers/nutrients, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 312 to amend the Fertilizing Substances Act in relation with sharpening of norms of the system regulating mineral charges and the introduction of system fertilizer sale-purchase agreements.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2001

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Animal production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 539 to amend the Fertilizing Substances Act in relation with sharpening of norms of the system regulating mineral charges.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2000

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Animal production, Plant production, Plant protection, Fertilizers/nutrients, Internal trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 312 of 2001 to amend the Fertilizing Substances Act in relation with the sharpening of norms of the system of mineral charges and the introduction of the system of animal manure agreements.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2001

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Environmental fees/charges, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protection of Water Against Agricultural Nitrate Pollution Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 (S.R. No. 217 of 1996).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1996

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protection of Water Against Agricultural Nitrate Pollution (England and Wales) Regulations 1996 (S.I. No. 888).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1996

Keyword: Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Policy/planning, Water conservation zone, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 261/1996 - Protección de las aguas contra la contaminación producida por los nitratos procedentes de fuentes agrarias. Texto consolidado.

Legislation | Spain | 1996

Keyword: Organic waste, Fertilizers/nutrients, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Water abstraction, Waste disposal, Irrigation, Pollution control, Waste non-domestic sources, Water quality standards, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Action Programme for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (England and Wales) Regulations 1998 (S.I. no. 1202 of 1998).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1998

Keyword: Farming, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Offences/penalties, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protection of Water Against Agricultural Nitrate Pollution (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 2297 (W. 226) of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Policy/planning, Water conservation zone, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (Additional Designations) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 2614 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Groundwater, Pollution control, Water conservation zone, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Designation of Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. No. 276 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Marine pollution, Protected area, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Basin/catchment/watershed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protection of Water Against Agricultural Nitrate Pollution (Scotland) Regulations 1996 (S.I. No. 1564 (S. 137) of 1996).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1996

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Policy/planning, Water conservation zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 479 of 2001 amending the Decree use of Fertilizers of Animal Origin 1998, the Decree Quality and Use of Remaining Organic Fertilising Substances, and the Decree Discharge Open Cultivation and Livestock Breeding.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2001

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Environmental standards, Fertilizers/nutrients, Standards, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on the use of fertilizers, soil nutrients, soil substrates and plant protection substances according the principles of good professional practice in fertilizing (Fertilizers Ordinance-DüV).

Legislation | Germany | 2017

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Designation of Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.S.I. No. 376 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Protected area, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Basin/catchment/watershed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the content of the Action Programme for the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Legislation | Croatia | 2012

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 915 on commercial keeping of livestock, manure, silage etc.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Farming, Fertilizers/nutrients, Animal production, Animal health, Standards, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Poultry, Cattle, Swine, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 31 of 2014).

Legislation | Ireland | 2014

Keyword: Farming, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Monitoring, Access-to-information, Soil pollution/quality, Ecological production/organic production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Surface water, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 668 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Policy/planning, Water conservation zone, Groundwater, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Installation Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1993

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Groundwater, Effluent waste water/discharge, Surface water, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the method of assessment of the status of surface water bodies, method of assessing the ecological potential of heavily modified and artificial bodies of surface water and the details on the program of the assessment of surface water.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2011

Keyword: Surface water, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Monitoring, Basin/catchment/watershed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply Act (No. 125 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Water supply, Protection of habitats, Environmental planning, Inland waters, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Potable water, Water quality standards, Water abstraction, Expropriation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 272 “On water”.

Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2011

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Surface water, Groundwater, Water abstraction, Potable water, Water supply, Water rights, Water shortage/drought, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waterworks, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Public participation, EIA, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Decision 2014/291/EU granting a derogation requested by the Netherlands pursuant to Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Legislation | 2014

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1318 on commercial keeping of livestock, manure, silage.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Farming, Fertilizers/nutrients, Biofuel, Animal production, Standards, Transport/storage, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Poultry, Cattle, Swine, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 27 of 2006 (II. 7.) Korm of the Government on the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Legislation | Hungary | 2006

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Effluent waste water/discharge, Zoning, Sustainable use, Access-to-information, Farming, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Groundwater, Monitoring, Pollution control, Surface water, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater resources management, Public participation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on agricultural use of fertilizers and plant cover (No. 388 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Protection of environment, Farming, Hazardous substances, Agricultural commodities, Plant protection, Toxicity/poisoning, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1399 on monitoring of surface water, groundwater, protected areas and natural surveillance in international nature conservation areas.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Monitoring, Environmental audit, Pollution control, Water conservation zone, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Protected area, Surface water, Groundwater, Standards, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on requirements for facilities to store liquid manure, solid manure and silage.

Legislation | Germany | 1997

Keyword: Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Transport/storage, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nitrates Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. No. 307 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fertilizers/nutrients, Transport/storage, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Phosphorus (Use in Agriculture) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. No. 308 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Organic waste, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Designation of Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. No. 373 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Protected area, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Basin/catchment/watershed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the use and storage of fertilizers.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2013

Keyword: Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Pollution Control (Nitrate Vulnerable Zones and Water Categories which may be Affected by Nitrate Pollution) Order, 2011 (P.I. 18/2011).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2011

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 834 of 2014 on Protection of Water and Soil from Pollution with Nitrates Caused by Agricultural Activity

Legislation | Latvia | 2014

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Pollution control, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Surface water, Groundwater, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 829 of 2014 on Special Requirements for the Performance of Polluting Activities in Animal Housing

Legislation | Latvia | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Monitoring, Farming, Animal production, Environmental standards, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on plants handling water-polluting substances.

Legislation | Germany | 2017

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances, Monitoring, Classification/declassification, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Fertilizers Act.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2015

Keyword: Agricultural land, Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Internal trade, Transport/storage, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 605 of 2017).

Legislation | Ireland | 2017

Keyword: Farming, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Monitoring, Access-to-information, Soil pollution/quality, Organic waste, Ecological production/organic production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Transport/storage, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Surface water, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water conservation zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Latvia | 2004

Keyword: Water quality standards, Monitoring, Surface water, Groundwater, Protected area, Policy/planning, Environmental standards, Procedural matters, Water conservation zone, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Act (2019)

Legislation | Estonia | 2019

Keyword: Potable water, Internal trade, Marine area, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Research, Authorization/permit, Framework law, Freshwater quality/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, Disasters, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Inland waters, Monitoring, Public health, Recreational water use, Surface water, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation establishing vulnerable areas and the action program.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2012

Keyword: Protected area, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Basin/catchment/watershed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 2 octobre 2018 portant création des zones de protection autour des captages d’eau souterraine, Wäschbur, Feschweier, Wollefsbour, Kazebur, Kaschbur, Béik, Simmern, Schwind, Lichtebirchen, Waeschbour, Perdsbur, Zoller, Wëlfragronn 1, Wëlfragronn 2, Wëlfragronn 3 annexe, Tunnel 1 (côté Eischen), Tunnel 2 (côté Hovelange), Laangegronn 1, Laangegronn 3, Laangegronn 4, Laangegronn 5 et Uechtlach, situées sur les territoires des communes de Beckerich, Hobscheid, Septfontaines et Saeul.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2018

Keyword: Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Potable water, Water supply, Zoning, Pollution control, Monitoring, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 2 octobre 2018 portant création de zones de protection autour des captages d’eau souterraine Trudlerbour, Millbech, Stuwelsboesch, Boumillen nouvelle, B11 et Bichel, ainsi que du site de captage Scheidhof situées sur les territoires des communes de Contern, Hesperange, Luxembourg, Sandweiler, Schuttrange et Weiler-la-Tour.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2018

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 2 octobre 2018 portant création de zones de protection autour des captages d’eau souterraine Everlange, Reimberg, Roubricht, Ribbefeld et Bréimchen situées sur le territoire des communes de Useldange, Préizerdaul, Redange, Boevange-sur-Attert, Vichten, Grosbous et Wahl.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2018

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 2 octobre 2018 portant création des zones de protection autour des captages d’eau souterraine des sites Glasbouren, Brennerei et Dommeldange situées sur les territoires des communes de Luxembourg, Niederanven, Steinsel et Walferdange.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2018

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 2 octobre 2018 portant création de zones de protection autour du captage d’eau souterraine Erdt situées sur les territoires des communes de Préizerdaul et Wahl.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2018

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 2 octobre 2018 portant création de zones de protection autour du captage d’eau souterraine Heisdorf situées sur le territoire de la commune de Steinsel.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2018

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 28 juillet 2017 portant création de zones de protection autour du captage d’eau souterraine Weilerbach et située sur le territoire de la commune de Berdorf.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2017

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Republication du règlement grand-ducal du 12 décembre 2014 portant création de zones de protection autour du captage d’eau souterraine François et situées sur le territoire des communes de Tuntange et de Septfontaines.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2014

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Republication du règlement grand-ducal du 12 décembre 2014 portant création de zones de protection autour du captage d’eau souterraine Doudboesch et situées sur le territoire de la commune de Flaxweiler.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2014

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 9 juillet 2013 relatif aux mesures administratives dans l’ensemble des zones de protection pour les masses d’eau souterraine ou parties de masses d’eau souterraine servant de ressource à la production d’eau destinée à la consommation humaine

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2013

Keyword: Groundwater, Water conservation zone, Potable water, Water abstraction, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Zoning, Waterworks, Basin/catchment/watershed, Fertilizers/nutrients, Freshwater resources management, Hazardous substances, Procedural matters, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 28 juillet 2017 portant création de zones de protection autour des captages d’eau souterraine Lampbour, Giedgendall 1, Giedgendall 2, Lampicht, Auf Setzen 1 et Auf Setzen 4 et situés sur le territoire des communes de Betzdorf et Flaxweiler.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2017

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 28 juillet 2017 portant création des zones de protection autour des captages d’eau souterraine Dreibueren, Débicht et Laangegronn et situées sur les territoires des communes de Mersch, Fischbach, Larochette et Lintgen.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2017

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Republication du règlement grand-ducal du 12 décembre 2014 portant création des zones de protection autour du captage d’eau souterraine Kriepsweiren et situées sur les territoires des communes de Junglinster, Niederanven et Steinsel.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2014

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 5 novembre 2015 portant création des zones de protection autour des captages d'eau souterraine Fischbour 1 et Fischbour 2 et situées sur le territoire de la commune de Hobscheid.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2015

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 5 novembre 2015 portant création des zones de protection autour du captage d'eau souterraine Brickler-Flammang et situées sur le territoire de la commune de Hobscheid.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2015

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 2 octobre 2018 portant création de zones de protection autour des captages d’eau souterraine Krëschtebierg 1, Krëschtebierg 2 et Kuelemeeschter situées sur les territoires des communes de Redange-sur-Attert et de Rambrouch.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2018

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 28 juillet 2017 portant création des zones de protection autour des captages d’eau souterraine Schiessentümpel 1, Schiessentümpel 2 et Härebur 1 et situés sur les territoires des communes de Waldbillig et de la Vallée de l’Ernz.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2017

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 2 octobre 2018 portant création des zones de protection autour des captages d’eau souterraine Schwaarzebur, Maescheierchen 1 et Maescheierchen 2 situées sur les territoires des communes de Grosbous et Mertzig.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2018

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 2 octobre 2018 portant création des zones de protection autour des captages d’eau souterraine Welterbaach et Neiwiss situées sur les territoires des communes de Grosbous et Wahl.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2018

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 2 octobre 2018 portant création de zones de protection autour des captages d’eau souterraine Bettendorf et Gilsdorf situées sur le territoire de la commune de Bettendorf.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2018

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 2 octobre 2018 portant création de zones de protection autour du site de captage d’eau souterraine Schankbour situées sur le territoire de la Ville d’Echternach.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2018

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 28 juillet 2017 portant création de zones de protection autour du site de captage d’eau souterraine Meelerbur et situées sur le territoire de la commune de Berdorf.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2017

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 28 juillet 2017 portant création de zones de protection autour du captage d’eau souterraine Weierchen et situées sur le territoire de la commune de Redange-sur-Attert.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2017

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Act.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2004

Keyword: Basic legislation, Authorization/permit, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Flood, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater resources management, Water supply, Potable water, Surface water, Water quality standards, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on sensitive areas and vulnerable areas.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2017

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protection of Water Against Agricultural Nitrate Pollution Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. No. 419 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nitrate Pollution Prevention (Wales) Regulations 2013 (W.S.I. No. 2506 (W. 245) of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Fertilizers/nutrients, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Policy/planning, Water conservation zone, Groundwater, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nutrient Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019 (S.R. No. 81 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Farming, Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Fertilizers/nutrients, Organic waste, Plant production, Standards, Waste management, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

6th Action program to implement the Nitrates Directive 2019-2022.

Legislation | Belgium | 2019

Keyword: Farming, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Organic waste, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Action program to implement the Nitrates Directive 2015-2018.

Legislation | Belgium | 2015

Keyword: Farming, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Organic waste, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decision no. 964 of 13 October 2000 on the approval of the Action Plan for the protection of waters against nitrogen pollution from agricultural sources.

Legislation | Romania | 2000

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Protection of environment, Farming, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Program on Water Pollution Reduction from Agricultural Sources.

Legislation | Lithuania | 2008

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Agricultural land, Effluent waste water/discharge, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Research, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Enforcement/compliance, Monitoring, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Animal production, Organic waste, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Government Decree on Limiting Certain Emissions from Agriculture and Horticulture (No. 1250 of 2014).

Legislation | Finland | 2014

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on the use of fertilizers in agriculture and on nutrient-reducing measures (No. 338 of 2019).

Legislation | Denmark | 2019

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Protection of environment, Farming, Hazardous substances, Soil pollution/quality, Agricultural commodities, Plant protection, Toxicity/poisoning, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Law.

Legislation | Poland | 2017

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Framework law, Water rights, Flood, Water shortage/drought, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Decision 2009/431/EC granting a derogation requested by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with regard to England, Scotland and Wales pursuant to Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Legislation | 2009

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Decision 2013/781/EU on granting a derogation requested by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with regard to England, Scotland and Wales pursuant to Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Legislation | 2013

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Decision 2014/112/EU on granting a derogation requested by Ireland pursuant to Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Legislation | 2014

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Cited by

The Queen v. Secretary of State for the Environment, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Ex parte: H.A. Standley and others, D.G.D. Metson and Others, Intervener: National Farmers' Union

Jurisprudence | International court | European Union, United Kingdom | Apr 29, 1999

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Agriculture and environment, Public health, Water quality standards, Agricultural commodities

Source: UNEP, InforMEA

Cited by

Commission of the European Communities v. Kingdom of Belguim

Jurisprudence | International court | Belgium, European Union | Sep 22, 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Water quality standards, Agriculture and environment

Source: UNEP, InforMEA