Indirect Discharge Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Brandenburg Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance on the discharge of waste water in public waste water plants. Subject Water Keyword Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Public water Authorization/permit Environmental standards Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the discharge of waste water in public waste water plants. Such a discharge shall need a previous authorization by the Water Office which shall be released only if the requirements as laid down in the Waster Water Ordinance are fully complied with. The text consists of 7 articles. Full text German Website www.brandenburg.de References - Legislation Implements Brandenburg Water Law. Legislation | Germany | 2004 (2011) Keyword: Framework law, 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 Implemented by Indirect Discharge Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2007 Keyword: Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Public water, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Indirect Discharge Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2009 (2011) Keyword: Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Public water, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX