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).

Subject

Sea, Water, Waste & hazardous substances, Environment gen.

Keyword

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

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

Member States are hereby required to take the appropriate steps to eliminate pollution of inland surface waters, territorial waters and internal coastal waters by certain dangerous substances (those listed in Annex I). All discharges into the waters above-mentioned which are liable to contain any such dangerous substance, shall require prior authorization by the competent authority of the Member State concerned.

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Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

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

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

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

Legislation | Ireland | 2010

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

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

Regulation on the emission of substances and heat in the discharge of waste water from the production, processing and treatment of textile fibers.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2006

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the emission of substances and heat in the discharge of waste water from the production of pulp.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2006

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the emission of substances in the discharge of waste water from washing and dry cleaning of textiles.

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

Regulation on the emission of substances and heat in the discharge of waste water from the production of metal products.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2006

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the emission of substances and heat in the discharge of waste water from the production of paper and paperboard.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2006

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the emission of substances in the discharge of waste water from plants dealing with the production of pharmaceutical products.

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

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

Regulation on the emission of substances in the discharge of waste water from plants dealing with the production of food of animal origin and processing of animal by-products.

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

Regulation on the emission of substances in the discharge of waste water from plants dealing with the production of glass and glass products.

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

Regulation on the emission of substances in the discharge of waste water from plants dealing with the production of non-ferrous metals.

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

Regulation on the emission of substances in the discharge of waste water from plants dealing with the production and processing of iron and steel.

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

Regulation on the emission of substances in the discharge of waste water from plants dealing with the production of oils and fats of vegetable and animal origin.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2007

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the emission of substances in the discharge of waste water from plants dealing with the production of leather and fur.

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

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

European Communities (Control of Dangerous Substances from Offshore Installations) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 358 of 2009).

Legislation | Ireland | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Pollution control, Enforcement/compliance, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 468 of 2007 containing rules relative to the discharge of household waste water.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2007 (2015)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 611 of 2006 amending the Environment Protection Act in relation with improvement and clarification of rules concerning the system of trading in greenhouse and nitrogen oxide emission rights.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2006

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, International trade, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 684 of 2007).

Legislation | Ireland | 2007

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Pollution Control (Amendment) Law, 2007 (Law No. 22(I)/2007).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2007

Keyword: Environmental planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution

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

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

Quality Targets Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2006

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

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 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

Decree on the emission of substances in the discharge of waste water from washing and dry cleaning of textiles.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2011

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Aerial Fertilisation) (Forestry) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 125 of 2012).

Legislation | Ireland | 2012

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Forest management/forest conservation, Fertilizers/nutrients, Authorization/permit, Plant production, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone

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

Regulation on initial measurements and operational monitoring of waste water and on conditions for its implementation.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2011

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

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 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

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

Cabinet Regulation No. 34 of 2002 on Discharge of Polluting Substances into Water

Legislation | Latvia | 2002 (2013)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Water charges, Pollution control, Waste domestic sources, Water conservation zone, Monitoring, Access-to-information, Surface water, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX