Decree No. 468 of 2007 containing rules relative to the discharge of household waste water. Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Regulation Date 2007 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Staatsblad No. 468, 29 November 2007, pp. 1-42. Subject Water Keyword Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution Surface water Authorization/permit 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 rules relative to the discharge of waste water produced by households in the Netherlands. The Decree integrates rules that were incorporated in other legislation and updates and adjusts those rules to requirements of effective environment protection. The Decree applies to all water produced or collected in or around households. No permit to discharge is required for the discharge of household water. The rules apply to water discharged through the central sewerage system and waters brought directly into inland water or the soil. Full text English Website www.overheid.nl References - Legislation Implements Act containing rules relative to management and use of water resources (Water Act). Legislation | Netherlands | 2009 (2023) Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Institution, Water quality standards, Water rights, Groundwater, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Flood, Water shortage/drought, Offences/penalties, Sustainable use, Pollution control, Waterworks 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 pollution, Surface water, Water quality standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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 Council Directive 91/271/EEC concerning urban waste water treatment. Legislation | European Union | 1991 Keyword: Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX