Decree No. 6 of 2002 of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Water Management on pollution standards of surface waters used for potable water abstraction or destined to be a potable water basis, as well as of surface waters marked out for assuring the essential conditions of fishes, and on the control of these standards.

Subject

Water, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Surface water Classification/declassification Potable water Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Offences/penalties Freshwater resources management Water quality standards Inspection Pollution control Aquatic animals

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

1 January 2003.

Abstract

This Decree does not apply to artificial or natural fish ponds of fisheries. It applies to: surface waters used or marked out for potable water abstraction; waters, determined by a separate legal rule, which can assure or could assure the natural habitat of indigenous fishes and needing protection and quality improvement; and proprietors, users of these waters and any operator or person whose activity execise any affact on water quality. Waters suitable for fish life are classified in three cate

Full text

Hungarian

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