Groundwater Protection Ordinance. Country/Territory Austria Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance by the Federal Minister for Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and Water Resources on the protection of groundwater against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances. Subject Water Keyword Pollution control Groundwater Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Hazardous substances Effluent waste water/discharge Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The purpose of the present Ordinance is to implement the Council Directive 80/68/EEC of 17 December 1979 dealing with the protection of groundwater against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances. In particular it deals with the prevention of pollution of groundwater by substances belonging to the families and groups of substances listed in Annexes I and II. The direct discharge of substances listed in Annex 1 is prohibited. Article 6 deals with authorization of discharge provided that Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 80/68/EEC on the protection of groundwater against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances. Legislation | European Union | 1979 | Repealed Keyword: Pollution control, Groundwater, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX