Decree on the emission of substances and heat in the discharge of waste water into waters and public sewage system.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Pollution control Freshwater pollution Groundwater Water quality standards Effluent waste water/discharge

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Decree entered into force on 1 September 2012.

Abstract

This Decree of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia lays down aims at the reduction of environmental pollution due to emissions of substances and heat generated during the discharge of sewage, industrial wastewater and rainwater, and their mixtures in water. The present Decree establishes emission limit values of substances and heat, evaluation of emissions of substances and heat, measures preventing from emissions and heat in the discharge of waste water, measures to reduce emissions of substances and heat in the discharge of wastewater, and obligations of investors and operators of installations relating to obtaining an environmental permit for the operation of the plant, in accordance with European Community legislation. This Decree is composed of the following Sections: General provisions (Sec. 1); Threshold values (Sec. 2); Inspection (Sec. 3); Transitional and final provisions (Sec. 4).

Full text

Slovenian

Website

www.pisrs.si

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2006/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the quality of fresh waters needing protection or improvement in order to support fish life.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Freshwater fishes, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Water quality standards, Pollution control

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, Food quality control/food safety, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2006/118/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration.

Legislation | European Union | 2006 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Effluent waste water/discharge, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection Act.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2004 (2020)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Pollution control, Framework law, Hazards, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Registration, EIA, Early warning system, Access-to-information, Protection of habitats, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste prevention, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Waste management

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

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 (2014)

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 resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Regulation on pollution caused by certain substances discharged into water and sewage.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water quality standards, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the emission of substances in the discharge of waste water from sewage treatment plants.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Water quality standards, Waste non-domestic sources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX