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Loi fédérale sur la protection des eaux (LEaux).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Recueil officiel des lois fédérales nº 41, 27 octobre 1992, p. 1860 à 1886.
Subject
Water
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
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
La présente loi entre en vigueur le 1er novembre 1992.
Abstract

Cette loi a pour but de protéger les eaux contre toute atteinte nuisible. Elle vise parmi d'autres à préserver la santé des être humains, des animaux et des plantes, sauvegarder les biotopes naturels abritant la faune et la flore indigènes, sauvegarder les eaux piscicoles et à assurer l'irrigation des terres agricoles. Elle traite, parmi d'autres, des matières comme le traitement des eaux usées et l'utilisation des engrais de ferme, les conditions liées à l'évacuation des eaux usées pour l'obtention d'un permis de construire, les mesures d'organisation du territoire, l'exploitation des sols et mesures appliquées aux eaux, le maintien de débits résiduels convenables, la prévention d'autres atteintes nuisibles aux eaux, les études de base. La Loi comprend 85 articles répartis en 5 titres.

Full text
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Website
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Ordonnance sur la limitation et l’élimination des déchets (Ordonnance sur les déchets, OLED).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2015

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Ordonnance sur la protection contre les substances et les préparations dangereuses (Ordonnance sur les produits chimiques, OChim).

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Keyword: Public health, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance

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Cantonal Water Protection Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2002 (2010)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Authorization/permit, Concession, Inspection, Groundwater, Surface water, Enforcement/compliance

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Cantonal Water Protection Ordinance (783.200).

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Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Drainage/land reclamation, Surface water, Sustainable use, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law introducing the Federal Act on the protection of the environment and the Federal Act on the protection of waters (Environment and Water Protection Law).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Noise pollution, Waste disposal, Waste management, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Surface water, Water conservation zone, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Introductory Law relating to the federal legislation on environment and water protection (781.200).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2007 (2019)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Waste disposal, Waste management, Sewerage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté relatif à l’entreposage des engrais de ferme.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2010)

Keyword: Farming, Transport/storage, Subsidy/incentive, Financial agricultural measures, Agricultural development, Fertilizers/nutrients, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance implementing the Federal Water Protection Ordinance (Implementing Federal Water Protection Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2012 (2012)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on the introduction of the water area.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2012 (2012)

Keyword: Inland waters, Surface water, Water conservation zone, Zoning, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on authorized fertilizers in agriculture.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1996

Keyword: Agricultural land, Farming, Authorization/permit, Contract/agreement, Agricultural development, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Fertilizers/nutrients

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Décret concernant les subventions de l'Etat en faveur de l'élimination des eaux usées et des déchets ainsi que de l'approvisionnement en eau.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1978 (1999)

Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Subsidy/incentive, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Regulations on the separation of waterbodies.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2012

Keyword: Inland waters, Surface water, Zoning, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Regulations on heat recovery from subsoil.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2008

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Introductory Law relating to the Federal Water Protection Act.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1997 (2015)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi sur les eaux (LCEaux).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2009 (2012)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Water supply, Fertilizers/nutrients, Effluent waste water/discharge, Research, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Ordinance by the governing Council relating to the Federal Water Protection Act and to the Introductory Law relating to the Federal Water Protection Act.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1997 (1998)

Keyword: Pollution control, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté d’exécution de la loi fédérale sur la protection des eaux.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1992 (2003)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Institution, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law implementing the Federal Water Protection Act.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1975 (2010)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Fertilizers/nutrients, Effluent waste water/discharge, Research, Authorization/permit, Sewerage, Policy/planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on taxes for water protection.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1982 (2008)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Registration, Water charges, Water quality standards, Concession

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cantonal Water Protection Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2005 (2012)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Royalties/fees, Fertilizers/nutrients, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on water protection.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2003 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Royalties/fees, Fertilizers/nutrients, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi sur l'alimentation en eau (LAEE).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1996 (2002)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Water rights, Policy/planning, Water supply, Water users' associations, Institution, Surface water, Groundwater, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement d'application de la loi fédérale sur la protection des eaux.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1973 (1994)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Institution, Authorization/permit, Groundwater, Surface water, Court/tribunal, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement concernant la commission cantonale consultative pour l'étude, l'adaptation, la coordination des mesures à prendre pour lutter contre les accidents d'hydrocarbures et autres produits nocifs.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1975 (1994)

Keyword: Institution, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement concernant la procédure relative à la délimitation des zones et périmètres de protection des eaux souterraines.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1996

Keyword: Groundwater, Zoning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordonnance sur la protection des eaux contre les liquides pouvant les polluer (OPEL).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (1998)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Authorization/permit, Effluent waste water/discharge, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordonnance sur la mise en circulation des engrais (Ordonnance sur les engrais, OEng).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2001 (2016)

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, International trade, Data collection/reporting, Standards, Inspection, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordonnance sur la protection des eaux (Oeaux).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2023)

Keyword: Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters, Groundwater, Surface water, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water quality standards, Subsidy/incentive, Water supply, Potable water, Water conservation zone, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cantonal Ordinance implementing the Federal Water Protection Act.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2000 (2013)

Keyword: Inland waters, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi d’application de la loi fédérale du 8 octobre 1971 sur la protection des eaux contre la pollution.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1974

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Priorities, Subsidy/incentive, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement fixant les émoluments perçus pour les contrôles d'assainissement relevant de la protection des eaux.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1995

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law implementing the Federal Law on protection of waters.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1977

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Surface water, Effluent waste water/discharge, Inland waters, Subsidy/incentive, Recycling/reuse, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement concernant les hydrocarbures et liquides assimilés.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1966 (1994)

Keyword: Natural gas, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi cantonale sur la protection des eaux (LCPE).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1996 (2004)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordonnance cantonale sur la protection des eaux (OPE).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1999 (2008)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Institution, Industrial water use, Enforcement/compliance, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on protection of waters.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1997 (2013)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Introductory Law implementing the Federal Act on the protection of waters (Cantonal Water Protection Law).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1997 (2012)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Subsidy/incentive, Effluent waste water/discharge, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

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

Legislation | Switzerland | 1993 (2015)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Introductory Law concerning the Federal Water Protection Act.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1974 (2013)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Groundwater, Subsidy/incentive, Water charges, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Introductory Law implementing the Water Protection Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2001 (2012)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Authorization/permit, Concession, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on protection of waters.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1995 (2010)

Keyword: Pollution control, Inland waters, Subsidy/incentive, Freshwater pollution, Court/tribunal, Special fund, Fertilizers/nutrients, Effluent waste water/discharge, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordonnance sur la protection des eaux.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1978 (2007)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on Groundwater Zones (783.400).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1983 (2001)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Groundwater, Enforcement/compliance, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on groundwater protection zones and water protection zones (Groundwater Ordinance)(783.410).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1984 (2019)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Inland waters, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on the Cantonal Disaster Protection Service.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2000

Keyword: Pollution control, Emissions, Hazards, Environmental planning, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Radiation, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Regulations on water protection in agriculture.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2002 (2006)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on the River Restoration Fund.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2010

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Special fund, Institution, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Inland fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Inland waters, Pollution control

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

Ordonnance portant introduction de l'article 36a de la loi fédérale sur la protection des eaux.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2012

Keyword: Land-use planning, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement sur les eaux (RCEaux).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Surface water, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Introductory Law relating to federal water protection legislation.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1996 (2011)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Groundwater, Surface water, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement sur l’entretien des installations particulières d’épuration des eaux usées ménagères et des installations de prétraitement industrielles (RIEEU).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste domestic sources, Industrial water use, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi cantonale sur la protection des eaux (LcEaux).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Surface water, Groundwater, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on the Claim Service (Claim Service Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2005)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazards, Liability/compensation, Financing, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi sur la protection et la gestion des eaux (LPGE).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2012 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Freshwater resources management, Potable water, Waterworks, Zoning, Hydropower generation, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Oil Emergency Team Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1976 (2009)

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances, Surface water, Groundwater, Institution, Local government, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on damage protection (Damage Protection Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1995 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Education, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Royalties/fees

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

Ordonnance sur la protection contre les substances et les préparations dangereuses (Ordonnance sur les produits chimiques, OChim).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2015 (2023)

Keyword: Public health, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi sur la police des eaux dépendant du domaine public (LPDP).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1957 (2012)

Keyword: Inland waters, Waterworks, Flood, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordonnance sur la limitation et l’élimination des déchets (Ordonnance sur les déchets, OLED).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2015 (2023)

Keyword: Protection of environment, Waste management, Waste prevention, Authorization/permit, Hazardous waste, Oil pollution, Organic waste, Pollution control, Public health, Recycling/reuse, Sewerage, Soil pollution/quality, Solid waste, Sustainable use, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX