Management of Bathing Water Quality Regulations, 2008 (L.N. 125 of 2008).

Subject

Sea, Water, Environment gen.

Keyword

Marine pollution Pollution control Monitoring Access-to-information Freshwater pollution Water quality standards Surface water Classification/declassification

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Abstract

With a view to preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment and protecting human health, these Regulations lay down provisions governing: (a) the monitoring and classification of bathing water quality; (b) the management of bathing water quality; and (c) access to information concerning bathing water quality. These provisions transpose those laid down under Directives 2000/60/EC and 2006/7/EC.

Full text

English

Website

www.doi.gov.mt

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the assessment and management of flood risks.

Legislation | European Union | 2007

Keyword: Flood, Hazards, Coastal zone management, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Cultural heritage, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

Legislation | European Union | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX