Decree No. 18 of 1992 of the Ministry of Transport, Telecommunications and Water on requirements for the operation of water supply and sewerage companies.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances, Water

Keyword

Effluent waste water/discharge Waste disposal Waste management Water supply Sewerage Standards Potable water

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Abstract

This Decree regulates the operation of water supply, sewerage companies and wastewater purification and disposal. Articles 2-5 deal with rules to be applied to drinking-water supply companies and Articles 6-10 govern sewerage companies. Operational rules (technical and safety requirements, public health standards and water quality controls) should be elaborated by these companies. Quality standards and other environmental requirements for purified and non-purified wastewater disposal, on agricultural land in particular, are specified in Article 10. The territorially competent water authority monitors compliance with these provisions.

Full text

Hungarian

References - Legislation

Amended by

Governmental Decree No. 201 of 2001 (X.25.) Korm. on quality standards for potable water and on rules of quality control.

Legislation | Hungary | 2001 (2013)

Keyword: Access-to-information, Authorization/permit, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Potable water, Standards, Water quality standards, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 160 of 1995 of the Government on water management companies.

Legislation | Hungary | 1995 (2013)

Keyword: Institution, Waterworks, Water supply, Sewerage, Potable water, Non-governmental entity, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX