Decree containing measures regarding quality objectives and measurements for surface waters. Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Regulation Date 1983 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Water Keyword Aquaculture Mariculture Standards Freshwater pollution Potable water Pollution control Geographical area Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract This Decree prescribes standards for the quality of various kinds of surface waters. Article 1 and Schedule I concern standards for drinking water. Article 2 and Schedule II concern standards for swimming waters. Article 3 and Schedule III concern standards for water for the breeding of salmonids and other freshwater fish. Article 4 and Schedule IV concern standards for water for the breeding of crustaceans. Article 5 and Schedule V concern methods of measurement. Full text English Website wetten.overheid.nl References - Legislation Implements Act No. 628 of 1992 on Pollution of Surface Waters. Legislation | Netherlands | 1969 (2003) Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree No. 46 of 2006 to amend the Decree containing measures regarding quality objectives and measurements for surface waters and the Decree on hygiene and security of swimming facilities. Legislation | Netherlands | 2006 Keyword: Aquaculture, Freshwater pollution, Monitoring, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX