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Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on protection of waters (Implementing Water Protection Law).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Appenzell Innerrhoden
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Pollution control Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Water charges Surface water Groundwater Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 June 1993.
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Federal Act on protection of waters of 24.1.91. The text consists of 29 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General competences (I), Discharge and treatment of waste water (II); Further measures on the protection of waters (III); Financing (IV); Various provisions (IV).

Full text
German
Website
www.ai.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

Implemented by

Ordinance relating to the Introductory Law implementing the Federal Act on protection of waters (Implementing Water Protection Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1993 (2012)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water charges, Surface water, Groundwater, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Board Decision on wastewater treatment and water charges (Executive Board Decision – Wastewater).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1997 (2012)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water charges, Surface water, Groundwater, Financing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Board Decision concerning guidelines on enforcement of water protection legislation in agriculture.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Fertilizers/nutrients, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal production, Cattle, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Water charges, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX