Hessen Water Law.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Basic legislation Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Groundwater Surface water Waterworks Effluent waste water/discharge Monitoring Institution Registration Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Law applies to surface waters and related banks as well as to groundwater and parts thereof. Waters are to be secured as part of the natural environment and living space for human beings, animals and plants. They have to be managed in such a way that they meet the well being of the community; once such a principle is complied with, their use may also suit individual interests. Adverse influence on eco-systems has to be avoided and in general a sustainable development has to be guaran

Full text

German

Website

www.hessen.de

References - Legislation

Repeals

Hessen Water Law.

Legislation | Germany | 1960 (2002) | Repealed

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Hessen Water Law.

Legislation | Germany | 2010 (2012)

Keyword: Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Groundwater, Surface water, Waterworks, Effluent waste water/discharge, Monitoring, Institution, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX