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 2009 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water 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 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 August 2009. Abstract The present Law enforces 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 51 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Planning protection (II); Conservation and restoration of waters close to nature (III); Drainage (IV); Handling of water-polluting substances (V); Claim service, water conservation police, security (VI); Proceedings (VII); Penalties and legal protection (VIII); Transitional and final provisions (IX). 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 Repeals Introductory Law relating to the federal legislation on the protection of waters (Cantonal Water Protection Law). Legislation | Switzerland | 1973 Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Subsidy/incentive, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Ordinance implementing the Cantonal Water Protection Law (Cantonal Water Protection Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 2009 Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX