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Introductory Law relating to the Federal Water Protection Act.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Luzern
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Pollution control Freshwater pollution Groundwater Surface water Fertilizers/nutrients Effluent waste water/discharge Research Royalties/fees Monitoring 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 January 1998.
Abstract

The present Law implements the Federal Law on protection of waters of 8 October 1971. In particular, the Law lays down provisions relating to the division of responsibilities between the Canton and municipalities. The text consists of 44 articles divided into 12 Parts as follows: Subject matter (I); Competent authorities (II); Survey of basic situation, water monitoring and information (III); Maintenance of waters and waste water disposal (IV); Groundwater protection and exploration of gravel, sand and other materials (V); Urban drainage and sewerage (VI); Water protection in agriculture, soil protection (VII); Regional cooperation and additional measures relating to waters (VIII); Assessment of damage and water protection police (IX); Financing, fees and taxes (X); Common provisions (XI); Transitional and final provisions (XIII).

Full text
German
Website
www.lu.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

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

Legislation | Switzerland | 1997

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Surface water, Fertilizers/nutrients, Effluent waste water/discharge, Royalties/fees, Monitoring, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on fees in the sphere of environment protection and water protection.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1999 (2013)

Keyword: Pollution control, Royalties/fees, Environmental fees/charges, Early warning system, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Water charges, Hazardous substances, Drainage/land reclamation, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on reduction of phosphorus load in lakes by agriculture.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2015

Keyword: Farming, Effluent waste water/discharge, Enforcement/compliance, Agricultural development, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Groundwater, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX