Implementing Regulations on the separation of waterbodies. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Obwalden Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Inland waters Surface water Zoning Dispute settlement Court/tribunal Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Sustainable development Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Regulations enter into force on 15 July 2012 Abstract The present Regulations implement the Federal Water Protection Act of 24 January 1991. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the separation of waterbodies with a view to cadastral and aquatic plans. The text – consisting of 11 articles – deals, inter alia, with the following aspects: principles, competent authorities within building zones, appeal procedures, competent authorities outside building zones, competent and procedures concerning great lakes, exemptions. Full text German Website www.ow.ch References - Legislation Implements Loi fédérale sur la protection des eaux (LEaux). Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Irrigation, Fertilizers/nutrients, Effluent waste water/discharge, Research, Water supply, Potable water, Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX