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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