Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

Country/Territory: European Union
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2000 (2014)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Official Journal L 327, 22 December 2000, p. 1-72. For consolidated version 2000L0060, 20 November 2014, pp. 1-93.

Subject: Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Sea, Water
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
Geographical area: European Union Countries
Entry into force notes: This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Abstract: The purpose of this Directive is to establish a framework for the protection of inland surface waters, transitional waters, coastal waters and groundwater which: (a) prevents further deterioration and protects and enhances the status of aquatic ecosystems , (b) promotes sustainable water use based on a long-term protection of available water resources; (c) aims at enhanced protection and improvement of the aquatic environment, (d) ensures the progressive reduction of pollution of groundwater and prevents its further pollution, and (e) contributes to mitigating the effects of floods and droughts.
Full text: English
Website: eur-lex.europa.eu

References - Legislation

Repeals

Council Directive 79/869/EEC concerning the methods of measurement and frequencies of sampling and analysis of surface water intended for the abstraction of drinking water in the Member States

Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003)

Keyword: Water supply, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 75/440/EEC concerning the quality required of surface water intended for the abstraction of drinking water in the Member States.

Legislation | European Union | 1975

Keyword: Surface water, Water quality standards, Water supply, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 80/68/EEC on the protection of groundwater against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances.

Legislation | European Union | 1979

Keyword: Pollution control, Groundwater, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 79/923/EEC on the quality required of shellfish waters.

Legislation | European Union | 1979

Keyword: Pollution control, Management/conservation, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 76/464/EEC on pollution caused by certain dangerous substances discharged into the aquatic environment of the Community.

Legislation | European Union | 1976

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Décret relatif à la politique intégrée de l'eau (1).

Legislation | Belgium | 2003

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Maritime zone, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Hazardous substances, Freshwater resources management, Classification/declassification, Enforcement/compliance, Basin/catchment/watershed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply Act (No. 635 of 2010).

Legislation | Denmark | 2009

Keyword: Water supply, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Potable water, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Protection Act (No. 1757 of 2006).

Legislation | Denmark | 2001

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Framework law, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Cleaning agents/detergents, Effluent waste water/discharge, Emissions, Environmental standards, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Internal trade, Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Protection of habitats, Soil pollution/quality, Solid waste, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Radiation, Plant protection, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply Act (No. 71 of 2007).

Legislation | Denmark | 1999 (2007)

Keyword: Groundwater, Surface water, Potable water, Well sinking/boreholes, Authorization/permit, Expropriation, Irrigation, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Water desalination, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply Act (No. 1026 of 2008).

Legislation | Denmark | 2007 (2008)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Water supply, Water abstraction, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply Act (No. 935 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008 (2009)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Water supply, Public water, Water quality standards, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Italy's national action Plan for the sustainable use of plant protection products 2012.

Legislation | Italy | 2012

Keyword: Policy/planning, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Protection of environment, Risk assessment/management, Pesticides, Pollution control, Residues, Monitoring, Local government, Food quality control/food safety, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Inspection, Education, Authorization/permit, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Management of Bathing Water Quality Regulations, 2008 (L.N. 125 of 2008).

Legislation | Malta | 2008

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Monitoring, Access-to-information, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Surface water, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 378 of 2006).

Legislation | Ireland | 2006

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecological production/organic production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Surface water, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law 3199 on water protection and management – Harmonization with EU Directive No. 2000/60/EC.

Legislation | Greece | 2003

Keyword: Access-to-information, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Hazardous waste, Inland waters, Surface water, Water quality standards, Pollution control, Right to water, Human rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Thüringen Water Framework Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2004

Keyword: Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Pollution control, Surface water, Groundwater, Classification/declassification, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 46 of 2006 to amend the Decree containing measures regarding quality objectives and measurements for surface waters and the Decree on hygiene and security of swimming facilities.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2006

Keyword: Aquaculture, Freshwater pollution, Monitoring, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Control of Dangerous Substances in Aquaculture) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 466 of 2008).

Legislation | Ireland | 2008

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, EIA, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater pollution, Marine pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Environment (Drinking Water Protected Areas) (Scotland) Order 2007 (S.S.I. No. 529 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Aquaculture, Freshwater resources management, Institution, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply (Water Quality) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. No. 246 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Water supply, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inspection, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Saxony Water Law.

Legislation | Germany | 2013 (2016)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Surface water, Groundwater, Freshwater resources management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Flood, Registration, Expropriation, Monitoring, Water supply, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection Law (2006)

Legislation | Latvia | 2006 (2013)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, EIA, Access-to-information, Monitoring, Liability/compensation, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance implementing the Annexes II, III and V of the 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 | Germany | 2004 (2011)

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Classification/declassification, Surface water, Groundwater, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

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

Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 254 of 2001).

Legislation | Ireland | 2001

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Effluent waste water/discharge, Monitoring, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sachsen-Anhalt Ordinance implementing EC-Water Guidelines.

Legislation | Germany | 2005

Keyword: Potable water, Surface water, Groundwater, Classification/declassification, Monitoring, Freshwater pollution, Standards, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Classification Survey Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2006

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Classification/declassification, Surface water, Groundwater, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance implementing the Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

Legislation | Germany | 2004

Keyword: Surface water, Groundwater, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Classification/declassification, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the assessment and management of flood risks.

Legislation | European Union | 2007

Keyword: Flood, Hazards, Coastal zone management, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Cultural heritage, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance implementing the Annexes II and V of the Water Frame Guidelines.

Legislation | Germany | 2003

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Classification/declassification, Surface water, Groundwater, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Nature Protection Act, Planning Act, Act on watercourses and various other laws (No. 553 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice For Protection of Waters) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 101 of 2009).

Legislation | Ireland | 2009

Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Soil pollution/quality, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecological production/organic production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Surface water, Monitoring, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 144 on classification and implementation of goals for international environment conservation areas.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Environmental planning, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Research, Policy/planning, Forest management/forest conservation, Water conservation zone, Management/conservation, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 610 of 2010).

Legislation | Ireland | 2010

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree no. BWBR0029789 of 2011 containing general rules relative to the discharge other than from a facility (Decree Discharge Outside Facilities).

Legislation | Netherlands | 2011 (2021)

Keyword: Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Surface water, Authorization/permit, Waste disposal, Inspection, Sewerage, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lower Saxony Geo-Data Infrastructure Law.

Legislation | Germany | 2010

Keyword: Land tenure, Data collection/reporting, Survey/mapping, Zoning, Cadastre/land registration, Monitoring, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Water Law.

Legislation | Poland | 2011

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Effluent waste water/discharge, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation establishing way of classifying the state of uniform parts of surface waters and environmental quality standards for priority substances.

Legislation | Poland | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Water conservation zone, Data collection/reporting, Classification/declassification, Standards, Water quality standards, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on classification of ecological status, ecological potential and chemical status of homogeneous parts of surface water.

Legislation | Poland | 2011

Keyword: Surface water, Water quality standards, Classification/declassification, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy.

Legislation | Poland | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Water quality standards, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy.

Legislation | Poland | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Water quality standards, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on forms and methods of monitoring of homogeneous surface water bodies and groundwater.

Legislation | Poland | 2011

Keyword: Groundwater, Surface water, Pollution control, Water quality standards, Monitoring, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities Environmental Objectives (Groundwater) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 149 of 2012).

Legislation | Ireland | 2012

Keyword: Groundwater, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Monitoring, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté du Gouvernement de la Région de Bruxelles-Capitale établissant des normes de qualité environnementale, des normes de qualité de base et des normes chimiques pour les eaux de surface contre la pollution causée par certaines substances dangereuses et autres polluants.

Legislation | Belgium | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Water abstraction, Surface water, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. CCIX of 2011 on water public utility service.

Legislation | Hungary | 2011 (2015)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Consumer protection, Contract/agreement, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Polluter pays principle, Potable water, Sewerage, Water charges, Water rights, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree laying down provisions concerning flood areas, environmental targets and water planning.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2005

Keyword: Groundwater, Surface water, Environmental planning, Flood, Policy/planning, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Thüringen Water Frame Work Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2004 (2008)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. No. 348 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Authorization/permit, EIA, Potable water, Groundwater, Water abstraction, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities Environmental Objectives (Groundwater) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 9 of 2010).

Legislation | Ireland | 2010

Keyword: Groundwater, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Monitoring, Water abstraction, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Groundwater (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 2902 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Data collection/reporting, Effluent waste water/discharge, Institution, Authorization/permit, Hazardous substances, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Valuation Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2004 (2007)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Effluent waste water/discharge, Monitoring, Classification/declassification, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the state of groundwater.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2009

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Groundwater Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.I. No. 254 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté du Gouvernement flamand relatif aux obligations particulières pour les districts de zones hydrographiques en exécution du titre Ier du décret du 18 juillet 2003 relative à la politique intégrée de l'eau.

Legislation | Belgium | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Water Management Plan Ordinance 2009.

Legislation | Austria | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Monitoring, EIA, Environmental planning, Climate change

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation establishing way of classifying the state of uniform parts of surface waters.

Legislation | Poland | 2008

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Water conservation zone, Data collection/reporting, Classification/declassification, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation establishing criteria and way of assessment of underground water state.

Legislation | Poland | 2008

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Classification/declassification, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1024 on water quality and supervision of water supply systems.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Potable water, Monitoring, Inspection, Water quality standards, Surface water, Water supply, Research, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pollution Prevention and Control (Designation of Directives) (Scotland) Order 2010 (S.S.I. No. 131 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Groundwater, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the state of surface water.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Water quality standards, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Décret relatif à la politique intégrée de l'eau.

Legislation | Belgium | 2003 (2013)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Cultural heritage, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Hazardous substances, Freshwater resources management, Classification/declassification, Enforcement/compliance, Basin/catchment/watershed, Integrated management, Sustainable use, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hessen Water Law.

Legislation | Germany | 2010 (2018)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Groundwater, Surface water, Waterworks, Effluent waste water/discharge, Monitoring, Institution, Registration, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on payment rules for wastewater utilities (No. 633 of 2010).

Legislation | Denmark | 2007 (2010)

Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Water charges, Environmental fees/charges, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 260 laying down criteria for the classifying the state of surface waters and laying down technical amendments to Legislative Decree No. 152 of 2006.

Legislation | Italy | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Surface water, Monitoring, Classification/declassification, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water quality standards, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on environmental permits of livestock (No. 1486 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2009 (2015)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Environmental standards, Emissions, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Standards, Protection of environment, Animal production, Poultry, Swine, Ranching/captive breeding, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Slaughtering, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1022 on environmental quality standards for water and requirements for discharges of pollutants into rivers, lakes or the sea.

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Environmental standards, Waste disposal, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Ecosystem preservation, Hazardous substances, Marine pollution, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Protection Act (LBK No. 5 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Business/industry/corporations, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sustainable use, Groundwater, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Saxony Water Framework Directive Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2004 (2008)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Classification/declassification, Inspection, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending the Environmental Protection Act, the Water Supply Act, payment rules for sewage plants and various other laws (No. 460 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2009

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

EC Water Guidelines – Implementation Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2004

Keyword: Potable water, Surface water, Groundwater, Classification/declassification, Monitoring, Freshwater pollution, Standards, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Guidelines Implementation Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2005

Keyword: Potable water, Surface water, Groundwater, Classification/declassification, Monitoring, Freshwater pollution, Standards, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on collective water supply and Collective Discharge of Waste Water.

Legislation | Poland | 2001 (2018)

Keyword: Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Sewerage, Water supply, Potable water, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Act No. 58/2005.

Legislation | Portugal | 2005

Keyword: Marine pollution, 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, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, Basin/catchment/watershed, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Wetlands, Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2006/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the management of bathing water quality and repealing Directive 76/160/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Monitoring, Freshwater pollution, Recreational water use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 907/2007 - Reglamento de la planificación hidrológica. Texto consolidado.

Legislation | Spain | 2007 (2021)

Keyword: Policy/planning, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water quality standards, Pollution control, EIA, Ecosystem preservation, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Environmental standards, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1208 on water plan programmes for 2010-2015 targets.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree (2010:1341) relative to protection of the marine environment.

Legislation | Sweden | 2010

Keyword: Marine pollution, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, EIA, Institution, Monitoring, Inspection, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. No. 209 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Authorization/permit, EIA, Potable water, Groundwater, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bathing Water Quality (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 351 of 2011).

Legislation | Ireland | 2011

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Water quality standards, Inspection, Monitoring, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 2043 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Radiation, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. LIII of 1995 on the General Rules of Environmental Protection.

Legislation | Hungary | 1995 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Protection of environment, 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, Policy/planning, Sustainable development, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Legislative Decree No. 19/2003/A on the Regional Water Plan.

Legislation | Portugal | 2003

Keyword: Policy/planning, Inland waters, Surface water, Ecosystem preservation, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No. 722 of 2003).

Legislation | Ireland | 2003

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Policy/planning, Institution, River basin institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control, Governance, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 12 of 2001).

Legislation | Ireland | 2001

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Water quality standards, Authorization/permit, Hazardous substances, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 606/2003 - Modifica el Real Decreto Nº 849/1986, Reglamento del Dominio Público Hidráulico, que desarrolla los títulos Preliminar, I, IV, V, VI y VII de la Ley Nº 29/1985, de Aguas.

Legislation | Spain | 2003

Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Groundwater, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Water quality standards, Environmental standards, Freshwater pollution, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 79/869/EEC concerning the methods of measurement and frequencies of sampling and analysis of surface water intended for the abstraction of drinking water in the Member States

Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003)

Keyword: Water supply, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Management Law (2002)

Legislation | Latvia | 2002 (2013)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Marine area, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Water quality standards, Coastal zone management, Access-to-information, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Ecosystem preservation, Flood, Right to water, Pollution control, Surface water, Groundwater, Sustainable use, Water supply, Wetlands, Aquaculture, Effluent waste water/discharge, Recreational water use, Hazards, International relations/cooperation, Hazardous substances, Risk assessment/management, Public health, River basin institution, Environmental standards, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Human rights, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 3242 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Policy/planning, Monitoring, Potable water, Water conservation zone, Registration, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Legislativo Nº 1/2001 - Ley de Aguas. Texto refundido.

Legislation | Spain | 2001 (2022)

Keyword: Framework law, Freshwater resources management, Groundwater, Water rights, Institution, River basin institution, Policy/planning, Servitude, Concession, Water users' associations, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water abstraction, EIA, Wetlands, Waterworks, Water charges, Water supply, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Policy Framework Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 194 of 2004).

Legislation | Malta | 2004

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Solway Tweed River Basin District) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 99 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Aquaculture, Freshwater resources management, Policy/planning, Monitoring, Potable water, Water conservation zone, Registration, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Northumbria River Basin District) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 3242 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Aquaculture, Freshwater resources management, Policy/planning, Monitoring, Potable water, Water conservation zone, Registration, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi nº 2004-338 portant transposition de la directive 2000/60/CE du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 23 octobre 2000 établissant un cadre pour une politique communautaire dans le domaine de l'eau.

Legislation | France | 2004

Keyword: River basin institution, Water conservation zone, Basin/catchment/watershed, Environmental planning, Inland waters, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Act.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 1999 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Water supply, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Water rights, Servitude, Water users' associations, River basin institution, Sewerage, Surface water, Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Directive 2009/90/EC laying down, pursuant to Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, technical specifications for chemical analysis and monitoring of water status.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Pollution control, Monitoring, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 1514/2009 - Regula la protección de las aguas subterráneas contra la contaminación y el deterioro. Texto consolidado.

Legislation | Spain | 2009 (2015)

Keyword: Groundwater, Pollution control, Water quality standards, Waste disposal, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water conservation zone, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Environment (Relevant Enactments and Designation of Responsible Authorities and Functions) Order 2008 (S.S.I. No. 263 of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Institution, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 39 on the preparation of economic analysis for water plannings.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Water abstraction, Transport/storage, Inspection, Policy/planning, Groundwater, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bavarian Water Inventory and Classification Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Classification/declassification, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 108/2010 amending Regulation (EC) No. 1974/2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1698/2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).

Legislation | European Union | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Subsidy/incentive, Special fund, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters, Protected area, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Orden ARM/1195/2011 - Modifica la Orden ARM/2656/2008, Instrucción de planificación hidrológica.

Legislation | Spain | 2011

Keyword: Basin/catchment/watershed, Policy/planning, Water conservation zone, Research, Water supply, Water rights, Irrigation, Standards, Hydropower generation, Water shortage/drought, Industrial water use, Saltwater intrusion/siltation, Water quality standards, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities Environmental Objectives (Surface Waters) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 272 of 2009).

Legislation | Ireland | 2009

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Hazardous substances, Effluent waste water/discharge, Monitoring, Pollution control, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities Environmental Objectives (Freshwater Pearl Mussel) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 296 of 2009).

Legislation | Ireland | 2009

Keyword: Aquaculture, Molluscs, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Effluent waste water/discharge, Monitoring, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Rural Development Act (No. 316 of 2007).

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 43 amending the Act on water quality and monitoring of water supply systems.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Monitoring, Potable water, Surface water, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the detailed content and manner of preparation of the water management plan.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2006 (2016)

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Union (Drinking Water) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 122 of 2014).

Legislation | Ireland | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Monitoring, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 31 of 2014).

Legislation | Ireland | 2014

Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Monitoring, Access-to-information, Soil pollution/quality, Ecological production/organic production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Surface water, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 565 on authorizing the establishment and modification of power generation plants.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Biofuel

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the limits of water areas.

Legislation | Croatia | 2010

Keyword: Access-to-information, Zoning, Water conservation zone, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Management Framework Regulation.

Legislation | Norway | 2006 (2018)

Keyword: Pollution control, Water quality standards, Surface water, Groundwater, Sustainable development, Hazardous substances, Policy/planning, Classification/declassification, Monitoring, Freshwater pollution, Pesticides, Fertilizers/nutrients

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on river basin management plans and plans for flood risk management.

Legislation | Czechia | 2011

Keyword: Flood, Hazards, Coastal zone management, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree no. 419/2010 on the preparartion of flood hazard maps and flood risk maps.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2010 (2023)

Keyword: Flood, Hazards, Coastal zone management, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 28 of 2004 (XII. 25.) KvVM of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Water Management concerning emission standards of water-pollutant substances and laying down rules of application.

Legislation | Hungary | 2004 (2013)

Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Rainwater, Surface water, Water quality standards, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Inland waters, Sewerage, Waste non-domestic sources, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Environment (Drinking Water Protected Areas) (Scotland) Order 2013 (S.S.I. No. 29 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Aquaculture, Freshwater resources management, Institution, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply Act (No. 125 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1978 (2017)

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Environmental planning, Inland waters, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Potable water, Water quality standards, Water supply, Water abstraction, Expropriation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the borders of water areas.

Legislation | Croatia | 2010

Keyword: Water conservation zone, Zoning, Access-to-information, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Brandenburg Water Law.

Legislation | Germany | 2012 (2017)

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on hydrogeological zones and groundwater bodies and assessment of the state of groundwater.

Legislation | Czechia | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Monitoring, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the method of assessment of the status of surface water bodies, method of assessing the ecological potential of heavily modified and artificial bodies of surface water and the details on the program of the assessment of surface water.

Legislation | Czechia | 2011

Keyword: Surface water, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Monitoring, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on surface waters.

Legislation | Czechia | 2011

Keyword: Surface water, Water conservation zone, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 10 of 2010 (VIII. 18.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development providing limit values for water pollutants in surface waters and rules of application.

Legislation | Hungary | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: Surface water, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Watercourses (LBK no. 1217 of 2019).

Legislation | Denmark | 1982 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Surface water, Drainage/land reclamation, Inland waters, Water abstraction, Enforcement/compliance, Monitoring, Waterworks, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Inventory and Monitoring Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2004 (2007)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, EIA, Monitoring, Hazardous substances, Effluent waste water/discharge, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Framework Guideline Implementation Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2004

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lower Saxony Ordinance on framework for water legislation.

Legislation | Germany | 2004

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the detailed scope of water management plans for river basins.

Legislation | Poland | 2013

Keyword: Inland waters, Freshwater resources management, Policy/planning, Surface water, Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Protection Act.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2003 (2017)

Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Financing, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Effluent waste water/discharge, Expropriation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hazardous substances, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 221 of 2004 (VII. 21.) of the Government on certain rules of catchment area management.

Legislation | Hungary | 2004 (2013)

Keyword: Basin/catchment/watershed, Policy/planning, Environmental planning, Freshwater resources management, Groundwater, Surface water, Monitoring, Potable water, Protected area, Public participation, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Contaminated Land (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 283 (W.47) of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Data collection/reporting, Court/tribunal, Pollution control, Water conservation zone, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1434 on monitoring of surface water, groundwater, protected areas and natural surveillance in international nature conservation areas.

Legislation | Denmark | 2009

Keyword: Environmental audit, Pollution control, Water conservation zone, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Protected area, Monitoring, Surface water, Groundwater, Standards, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on environmental approval for livestock (No. 1572 of 2006).

Legislation | Denmark | 2006

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Waste prevention, Animal health, Animal production, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on environmental objectives etc. for international nature protection areas (No. 692 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 2003 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Water conservation zone, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Monitoring, Processing/handling, Water quality standards, Surface water, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Crustaceans, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Water Resources Planning.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013 (2017)

Keyword: Environmental planning, Groundwater, Surface water, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Water shortage/drought, Flood, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on agricultural use of fertilizers and plant cover (No. 388 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011 (2016)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Protection of environment, Farming, Hazardous substances, Agricultural commodities, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant protection, Toxicity/poisoning, Basic legislation, Plant production, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 220 of 2004 (VII. 21.) Korm. of the Government providing rules on the protection of surface waters quality.

Legislation | Hungary | 2004 (2014)

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Sewerage, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Waters Act.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2008

Keyword: Maritime zone, Protected area, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Inland waters, Groundwater, Surface water, Water rights, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) No. 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No. 352/78, (EC) No. 165/94, (EC) No. 2799/98, (EC) No. 814/2000, (EC) No. 1290/2005 and (EC) No. 485/2008.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Special fund, Subsidy/incentive, Agricultural development, Sustainable use, Biodiversity, Climate change, Plant protection, Pesticides, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 292 on water quality and supervision of water supply systems.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Potable water, Monitoring, Inspection, Water quality standards, Surface water, Water supply, Research, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Contaminated Land (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 263 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Surface Waters Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2011

Keyword: Surface water, Potable water, Freshwater pollution, Waterworks, Freshwater resources management, Classification/declassification, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Government Decree on Water Resources Management (No. 1040 of 2006).

Legislation | Finland | 2006 (2010)

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Surface water, Groundwater, Policy/planning, Inland waters, Early warning system, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Monitoring, Flood, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 172/2009 creating the Fund for the Protection of Water Resources.

Legislation | Portugal | 2009

Keyword: Institution, Special fund, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on forms and methods of monitoring of homogeneous surface water bodies and groundwater.

Legislation | Poland | 2009

Keyword: Groundwater, Surface water, Pollution control, Water quality standards, Monitoring, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on classification of ecological status, ecological potential and chemical status of homogeneous parts of surface water.

Legislation | Poland | 2009

Keyword: Surface water, Water quality standards, Classification/declassification, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on monitoring of the state of surface water.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2009

Keyword: Surface water, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Slovenia | 2012

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the adoption of Plan for water area management.

Legislation | Croatia | 2013

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 272 “On water”.

Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2011 (2018)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Surface water, Groundwater, Water abstraction, Potable water, Water supply, Water rights, Water shortage/drought, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waterworks, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Public participation, EIA, Authorization/permit, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Union (Water Policy) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 350 of 2014).

Legislation | Ireland | 2014

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Policy/planning, Institution, River basin institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Services Act 2014 (No. 44 of 2014).

Legislation | Ireland | 2014 (2018)

Keyword: Water supply, Institution, Water charges, Dispute settlement, Access-to-justice

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 2 of 2005 (I. 11.) Korm. of the Government on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment.

Legislation | Hungary | 2005 (2019)

Keyword: EIA, Transboundary effects, Monitoring, Soil pollution/quality

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 18 of 2007 (V. 10.) KvVM of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Water concerning data provision to the environmental protection registration system of groundwaters and geological resources.

Legislation | Hungary | 2007 (2014)

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Groundwater, Pollution control, Registration, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 977 on subsidy to primary agricultural production in adherence to EU subsidy regulations and production taxation fund.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Subsidy/incentive, Education, Agricultural development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003 (Modification of Part 1) Regulations 2015 (S.S.I. No. 270 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Authorization/permit, EIA, Potable water, Groundwater, Water abstraction, Monitoring, Sustainable development, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 817/2015 - Criterios de seguimiento y evaluación del estado de las aguas superficiales y normas de calidad ambiental.

Legislation | Spain | 2015

Keyword: Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water quality standards, Surface water, Groundwater, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Standards, Environmental audit, Ecosystem preservation, Access-to-information, Environmental standards, Freshwater pollution, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1399 on monitoring of surface water, groundwater, protected areas and natural surveillance in international nature conservation areas.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Monitoring, Environmental audit, Pollution control, Water conservation zone, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Protected area, Surface water, Groundwater, Standards, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1400 on (water) basis analysis.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Surface water, Groundwater, Hazardous substances, Monitoring, Classification/declassification, Freshwater pollution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1401 on the content of river basin management planning.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Surface water, Groundwater, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Freshwater pollution, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Sustainable development, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1398 establishing environmental objectives for rivers, lakes, transitional waters, coastal waters and groundwater.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Classification/declassification, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Inspection, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decreto Ley Nº 1/2015 - Instrucción de Planificación Hidrológica para la demarcación hidrográfica intracomunitaria de Las Illes Balears.

Legislation | Spain | 2015

Keyword: Policy/planning, River basin institution, Water rights, EIA, Environmental planning, Water abstraction, Water conservation zone, Water supply, Water users' associations, Waterworks, Financing, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Public Water Supplies (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. No. 364 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Potable water, Residues, Food quality control/food safety, Water supply, Monitoring, Inspection, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Enforcement/compliance, Water abstraction, Water conservation zone, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1132 amending Appendix 1 of Environmental Act.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Water conservation zone, Protected area, Policy/planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1310 on water quality and supervision of water supply systems.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Potable water, Monitoring, Inspection, Water quality standards, Surface water, Water supply, Research, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation establishing way of classifying the state of uniform parts of surface waters and environmental quality standards for priority substances.

Legislation | Poland | 2014

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Policy Framework Regulations, 2015 (L.N. 345 of 2015).

Legislation | Malta | 2015

Keyword: Marine pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Potable water, Water abstraction, Monitoring, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Contaminated Soil (No. 895 of 2015).

Legislation | Denmark | 2009 (2015)

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste prevention, Policy/planning, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Soil rehabilitation, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 407 of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Environmental standards, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater resources management, Monitoring, Potable water, Water conservation zone, Registration, Basin/catchment/watershed, Groundwater, Sustainable development, Ecosystem preservation, Inland waters, Water quality standards, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 439 on environmental objectives for rivers, lakes, groundwater, transit and coastal waters.

Legislation | Denmark | 2016

Keyword: Water quality standards, Standards, Groundwater, Surface water, Classification/declassification, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. No. 81 of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Marine pollution, EIA, Crustaceans, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Classification/declassification, Standards, Monitoring, Environmental planning, Water abstraction, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Groundwater, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 342 on Denmark-Germany cooperation for the protection of waterbodies.

Legislation | Denmark | 2016

Keyword: Pollution control, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Groundwater, Surface water, International relations/cooperation, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on plants handling water-polluting substances.

Legislation | Germany | 2017 (2020)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances, Monitoring, Classification/declassification, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

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

Regulation on indicators and values of acceptable pollution of surface waters and waste waters, on permits to discharge waste waters into surface water and sewerage, and on sensitive areas.

Legislation | Czechia | 2015

Keyword: Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Basin/catchment/watershed, Potable water, Water quality standards, Monitoring, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision (EU) 2018/229 establishing, pursuant to Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, the values of the Member State monitoring system classifications as a result of the intercalibration exercise and repealing Commission Decision 2013/480/EU.

Legislation | European Union | 2018

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Classification/declassification, Water quality standards, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 92 of 2004 on Requirements for the Monitoring of Surface Water, Groundwater and Protected Areas and the Development of Monitoring Programmes

Legislation | Latvia | 2004 (2012)

Keyword: Water quality standards, Monitoring, Surface water, Groundwater, Protected area, Policy/planning, Environmental standards, Procedural matters, Water conservation zone, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 736 of 2003 on Permit for the Use of Water Resources

Legislation | Latvia | 2003 (2013)

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Water abstraction, Water supply, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Procedural matters, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 605 of 2017).

Legislation | Ireland | 2017

Keyword: Farming, Environmental standards, Agricultural development, Standards, Protection of environment, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Monitoring, Access-to-information, Soil pollution/quality, Organic waste, Ecological production/organic production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Transport/storage, Plant production, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Surface water, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water conservation zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the management of the aquatic environment quality (2004:660).

Legislation | Sweden | 2004 (2018)

Keyword: Water quality standards, Policy/planning, Groundwater, Surface water, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, River basin institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Reduction and Prevention of Agricultural Diffuse Pollution (England) Regulations 2018 (2018 No. 151).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2018

Keyword: Agricultural land, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Precautionary principle, Risk assessment/management, Soil pollution/quality, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties, Effluent waste water/discharge, Marine pollution, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Ecosystem preservation, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Union (Water Policy) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 166 of 2022).

Legislation | Ireland | 2022

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Institution, Water quality standards, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Policy/planning, Ecosystem preservation, Groundwater, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Act 2022 (No. 48 of 2022).

Legislation | Ireland | 2022

Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Water abstraction, Water rights, Registration, Groundwater, EIA, Sustainable development, Water shortage/drought, Enforcement/compliance, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on plans of basins and flood risk management plans.

Legislation | Czechia | 2023

Keyword: Flood, Hazards, Coastal zone management, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 28 of 2019 of Minister of the Environment on list of priority substances and priority hazardous substances, environmental quality limit values for priority substances, priority hazardous substances and certain other pollutants and methods of their application, environmental quality limit values for river basin-specific pollutants, activities related to the monitoring list of substances.

Legislation | Estonia | 2019 (2021)

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Surface water, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures.

Legislation | European Union | 2019 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Size, Bycatch, Marine mammals, Mesh, Aquatic animals, Landing, Cartilaginous fishes, EIA, Protection of species, Marine area, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Act (2019)

Legislation | Estonia | 2019 (2023)

Keyword: Potable water, Internal trade, Marine area, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Research, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Framework law, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Water quality standards, Sustainable use, Water abstraction, Water supply, Enforcement/compliance, Thermal and medicinal waters, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Flood, Risk assessment/management, Groundwater, Coastal zone management, Hazardous substances, International relations/cooperation, Special fund, Liability/compensation, Hazards, Early warning system, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Inland waters, Monitoring, Public health, Recreational water use, Surface water, Sustainable development, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Union (Water Policy) (Abstractions Registration) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 261 of 2018).

Legislation | Ireland | 2018

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Water abstraction, Water rights, Registration, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 158 of 2009 on Requirements with Respect to Environmental Monitoring and the Procedures for Performance Thereof, the Creation of the Register of Polluting Substances and Public Availability of Information

Legislation | Latvia | 2009 (2010)

Keyword: Monitoring, Environmental standards, Procedural matters, Access-to-information, Public health, Public participation, Pollution control, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Research, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 858 of 2004 on Characterisation of the Types, Classification, Quality Criteria of Surface Water Bodies and the Procedures for Determination of Anthropogenic Loads

Legislation | Latvia | 2004 (2009)

Keyword: Surface water, Classification/declassification, Water quality standards, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Protection of environment, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Waterworks, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Code de l’Environnement.

Legislation | Belgium | 2008 (2020)

Keyword: Framework law, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Access-to-information, Access-to-justice, Climate change, Liability/compensation, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Education, Emissions, Environmental planning, Freshwater pollution, Governance, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Institution, Special fund, Local government, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, Public health, Public participation, Subsidy/incentive, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Basin/catchment/watershed, Contract/agreement, Freshwater resources management, Groundwater, Inland waters, Water abstraction, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Water rights, Water supply, Waterworks, Well sinking/boreholes, Sewerage, Potable water, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental protection requirements for treatment of contaminated sites polluted with oil products.

Legislation | Lithuania | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Oil pollution, Hazardous waste, Authorization/permit, Potable water, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1- 104 of the Director of the Lithuanian Geological Service under the Ministry of Environment validating the Regulation on eco-geological survey.

Legislation | Lithuania | 2008

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Groundwater, Risk assessment/management, Public health, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Management Act (No. 36 of 2011).

Legislation | Iceland | 2011 (2019)

Keyword: Surface water, Groundwater, Potable water, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) 2020/741 of the European Parliament and of the Council on minimum requirements for water reuse.

Legislation | European Union | 2020

Keyword: Irrigation, Pollution control, Risk assessment/management, Access-to-information, International relations/cooperation, Offences/penalties, Public health, Animal health, Effluent waste water/discharge, Recycling/reuse, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater resources management, Water shortage/drought, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Integrated management, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree 10 December 2010, n. 219 Implementation of Directive 2008/105/EC relating to environmental quality standards in the field of water policy, amending and subsequent repeal of Directives 82/176/EEC, 83/513/EEC, 84/156/EEC, 84/491/EEC, 86/280/EEC, as well as modification of Directive 2000/60/EC and transposition of Directive 2009/90/EC which establishes, in accordance with Directive 2000/60/EC, technical specifications for chemical analysis and water status monitoring.

Legislation | Italy | 2010

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the detailed scope of water management plans for river basins.

Legislation | Poland | 2019

Keyword: Inland waters, Freshwater resources management, Policy/planning, Surface water, Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the criteria and method for assessing the state of bodies of groundwater.

Legislation | Poland | 2015

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Classification/declassification, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the method of classifying the status of water bodies and environmental quality standards for priority substances.

Legislation | Poland | 2016

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation establishing the list of priority substances.

Legislation | Poland | 2016

Keyword: Pollution control, Water quality standards, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Republication du règlement grand-ducal du 12 décembre 2014 portant création de zones de protection autour du captage d’eau souterraine François et situées sur le territoire des communes de Tuntange et de Septfontaines.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2014

Keyword: Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Potable water, Water supply, Zoning, Pollution control, Monitoring, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Water abstraction, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Republication du règlement grand-ducal du 12 décembre 2014 portant création de zones de protection autour du captage d’eau souterraine Doudboesch et situées sur le territoire de la commune de Flaxweiler.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2014

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 9 juillet 2013 relatif aux mesures administratives dans l’ensemble des zones de protection pour les masses d’eau souterraine ou parties de masses d’eau souterraine servant de ressource à la production d’eau destinée à la consommation humaine

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2013

Keyword: Groundwater, Water conservation zone, Potable water, Water abstraction, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Zoning, Waterworks, Basin/catchment/watershed, Fertilizers/nutrients, Freshwater resources management, Hazardous substances, Procedural matters, Water quality standards, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Law.

Legislation | Poland | 2017 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Freshwater resources management, Water rights, Flood, Water shortage/drought, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 28 juillet 2017 portant création des zones de protection autour des captages d’eau souterraine Schiessentümpel 1, Schiessentümpel 2 et Härebur 1 et situés sur les territoires des communes de Waldbillig et de la Vallée de l’Ernz.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2017

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 5 novembre 2015 portant création des zones de protection autour des captages d'eau souterraine Fischbour 1 et Fischbour 2 et situées sur le territoire de la commune de Hobscheid.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2015

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 5 novembre 2015 portant création des zones de protection autour du captage d'eau souterraine Brickler-Flammang et situées sur le territoire de la commune de Hobscheid.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2015

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 28 juillet 2017 portant création des zones de protection autour des captages d’eau souterraine Dreibueren, Débicht et Laangegronn et situées sur les territoires des communes de Mersch, Fischbach, Larochette et Lintgen.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2017

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 28 juillet 2017 portant création de zones de protection autour du captage d’eau souterraine Weierchen et situées sur le territoire de la commune de Redange-sur-Attert.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2017

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 28 juillet 2017 portant création de zones de protection autour du site de captage d’eau souterraine Meelerbur et situées sur le territoire de la commune de Berdorf.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2017

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal du 28 juillet 2017 portant création de zones de protection autour du captage d’eau souterraine Weilerbach et située sur le territoire de la commune de Berdorf.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2017

Source: FAO, FAOLEX