Introductory Law relating to the federal legislation on the protection of waters (Cantonal Water Protection Law). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Nidwalden Document type Legislation Date 1973 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Pollution control Freshwater pollution Inland waters Subsidy/incentive Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Law implements the Federal Water Protection Act of 24 January 1991. Local authorities are entrusted with the protection of waters as far as this is not the competence of the federal state or the Canton. The text consists of 13 articles divided into 3 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Financial provisions (II); Transitional and final provisions (III). Full text German Website www.nw.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water/discharge, Research, Water supply, Potable water, Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Introductory Law relating to the federal legislation on the protection of waters (Cantonal Water Protection Law). Legislation | Switzerland | 2009 (2011) Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Surface water, Groundwater, Drainage/land reclamation, Hazardous substances, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Subsidy/incentive, Water rights, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX