Decree No. 10 of 2010 (VIII. 18.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development providing limit values for water pollutants in surface waters and rules of application.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Surface water Water quality standards Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The consolidated version of the Decree entered into force on 2 July 2013.

Abstract

The scope of this Decree extends to all surface waters within national borders. To achieve and preserve good surface water quality, the observation of limit values determined in Annexes 1 and 2, as regards environmental and water quality respectively, must be ensured. Articles 3 and 5 contain specific rules regarding limit values of environmental and water quality.

Full text

Hungarian

Website

njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. LIII of 1995 on the General Rules of Environmental Protection.

Legislation | Hungary | 1995 (2015)

Keyword: Environmental planning, EIA, Institution, Access-to-information, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Special fund, Basic legislation, Offences/penalties, Waste management, Radiation, Noise pollution, Ecosystem preservation, Precautionary principle, Liability/compensation, Education, Research, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Sustainable development, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decision No. 2455/2001/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy and amending Directive 2000/60/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2001

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Surface water, Groundwater, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

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

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 quality/freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2008/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy, amending and subsequently repealing Council Directives 82/176/EEC, 83/513/EEC, 84/156/EEC, 84/491/EEC, 86/280/EEC and amending Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Water quality standards, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2006/11/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on pollution caused by certain dangerous substances discharged into the aquatic environment of the Community (Codified version).

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Surface water, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Decree No. 101 of 2007 (XII. 23.) KvVM of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Water Management laying down technical requirements for intervention in underground water resources and for water well drilling.

Legislation | Hungary | 2007 (2013)

Keyword: Well sinking/boreholes, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Renewable energy, Thermal and medicinal waters, Water abstraction, Water rights, Waterworks, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX