Executive Decree nominating the Office responsible for protection of waters against pollution. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Ticino Document type Regulation Date 1991 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Pollution control Freshwater pollution Institution Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Decree enters into force on 6 September 1991. Abstract The present Decree implements the Law relating to the Federal Water Protection Act of 2 April 1975. Article 1 establishes that the Environment Office is the competent authority in respect of water pollution. The text consist of 4 articles. Full text Italian Website www.ti.ch References - Legislation Implements Law implementing the Federal Water Protection Act. Legislation | Switzerland | 1975 (2010) Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Fertilizers/nutrients, Effluent waste water/discharge, Research, Authorization/permit, Sewerage, Policy/planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX