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

Subject

Water

Keyword

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

Geographical area

Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

These Regulations implement in England and Wales Community legislation on pollution of groundwater. They provide rules for the granting by the Environment Agency of a permit under these Regulations, consent under section 91(8) of the Water Resources Act 1991 and (with exceptions) an environmental permit under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations. In addition, the Regulations create an offence of discharge of a hazardous substance or non-hazardous pollutant without a permit, provide for powers of enforcement of the Environment Agency and prescribe penalties for offences committed under these Regulations.

Full text

English

Website

www.opsi.gov.uk

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

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

Legislation | European Union | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Groundwater Regulations 1998 (S.I. 2746 of 1998).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1998

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Groundwater, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 675 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Mining, Waste disposal, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX