Decree on procedure for determination of wastewater pollution, measurement of pollution and measurement of the volume of discharged wastewater into surface water.

Subject

Water, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Effluent waste water/discharge Sewerage Offences/penalties Public health Protection of environment Pollution control Surface water Freshwater pollution

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

This Decree enters into force on 1 January 2019.

Abstract

This Decree of the Ministry of Environment, which is composed of 21 paragraphs and three Annexes, establishes the procedure for determination of wastewater pollution, measurement of the amount of pollution and measurement of the volume of discharged wastewater into surface water. The procedure for determining the pollution contained in wastewater includes sampling, treatment, preservation and transport, analysis of samples and evaluation of the results of this analysis. Technical requirements for sampling and treatment prior to chemical analysis are specified in Annex 1. Pollutant indicators and analytical methods for determining the concentration of pollution for the purposes of charges for the discharge of wastewater into surface water are given in Annex 2.

Full text

Czech

Website

www.zakonyprolidi.cz

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Act No. 254/2001.

Legislation | Czechia | 2001 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Surface water, Groundwater, Institution, Freshwater resources management, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pollution control, Flood, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX