Hessen Water Law.

Subject

Water

Keyword

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

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Law implements, inter alia, the Water Resources Act of 31 July 2009 (BGBl. I p. 2585). The 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 guaranteed. In view of the paramount necessity to safeguard the climate, a high degree of protection for the whole environment shall have to be ensured. The text consists of 77 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Management of waters (II); Special provisions on management of waters (III); Compensation (IV); Survey of waters, competences (V); Penalties, final provisions (VI). Four Annexes are enclosed.

Full text

German

Website

www.lexsoft.de

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Hessen Water Law.

Legislation | Germany | 2005 (2007)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

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

Fish Waters Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1997 (1998)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Freshwater fishes, Freshwater pollution, Classification/declassification, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Water quality standards, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Indirect Discharge Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2012

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Groundwater Surface Water Competence Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2012

Keyword: Groundwater, Surface water, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on the abstraction of water from surface waters intended for drinking water supply.

Legislation | Germany | 1997

Keyword: Potable water, Water quality standards, Water supply, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Urban Waste Water Treatment Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1996 (2011)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Effluent waste water/discharge, Allocation/quota, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX