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Decree which provides details on the determination of significant and sustained upward trends in concentration of pollutants in groundwater.

Country/Territory
Slovakia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Collection of Laws No. 73 of 2011.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Pollution control Freshwater pollution Groundwater Water quality standards Effluent waste water/discharge Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Decree enters into force on 1 April 2011.
Abstract

The aim of this Decree of the Ministry of Environment is to lay down measures to prevent and control groundwater pollution. The monitoring of groundwater quality must be designed to detect significant and sustained upward trends in concentrations of pollutants or groups of pollutants identified by groundwater quality standards and threshold values ??as a factor that contributes to the characterization of groundwater body or group of bodies with the of failing to achieve good groundwater chemical status.

Full text
Slovak
Website
www.zakonypreludi.sk

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Water Act No. 364/2004.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2004 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Authorization/permit, Early warning system, Flood, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater resources management, Water supply, Potable water, Surface water, Water quality standards, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX