Decree laying down details on the definition of the river basin district, environmental objectives, economic analysis and water planning. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 242 of 2016. Subject Water Keyword Surface water Groundwater Water quality standards Pollution control Freshwater pollution Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Decree enters into force on 1 November 2016. Abstract This Government Ordinance, which is composed of ten articles and five Annexes, lays down details on environmental objectives (art. 2), economic analysis and water management (art. 3), planning in river basins and in river basin districts (art. 4) and assessment of the current state of bodies of surface water and the status of bodies of groundwater and identification of preliminary water management problems (art. 5). Full text Slovak Website www.zakonypreludi.sk References - Legislation Implements Directive 2006/118/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration. Legislation | European Union | 2006 (2014) Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Effluent waste water/discharge, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy. Legislation | European Union | 2000 (2014) Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Commission Directive 2014/80/EU amending Annex II to Directive 2006/118/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration. Legislation | European Union | 2014 Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Effluent waste water/discharge Source: FAO, FAOLEX Water Act No. 364/2004. Legislation | Slovakia | 2004 (2022) Keyword: Basic legislation, Authorization/permit, Early warning system, Flood, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater resources management, Water supply, Potable water, Surface water, Water quality standards, Groundwater Source: FAO, FAOLEX