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Introductory Law relating to federal water protection legislation.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
St. Gallen
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Pollution control Freshwater pollution Inland waters Groundwater Surface water Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law implements, inter alia, the Federal Water Protection Act of 24 January 1991 and the related Federal Water Protection Ordinance of 28 October 1998. The text consists of 62 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Water pollution control (II); Ensuring appropriate residual amounts and preventing any adverse effects in the aquatic environment (III); Enforcement and information (IV); Penalties (IVb).

Full text
German
Website
www.sg.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

Ordonnance sur la protection des eaux (Oeaux).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2023)

Keyword: Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters, Groundwater, Surface water, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water quality standards, Subsidy/incentive, Water supply, Potable water, Water conservation zone, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ordinance implementing the federal water protection legislation.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1997 (2011)

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Surface water, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX