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Law on Groundwater Zones (783.400).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Basel-Stadt
Document type
Legislation
Date
1983 (2001)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Pollution control Freshwater pollution Inland waters Groundwater Enforcement/compliance Basic legislation
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law implements the Federal Water Protection Act of 14 January 1991. In particular, the Law lays down provisions relating to the protection and establishment of groundwater zones. The text consists of 13 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: Purpose (I);(deleted - II); Provisions on protection zone (III); Transitional provisions (IV); Costs (V); Final provisions (VI).

Full text
German
Website
www.bs.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