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