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Nordrhein-Westfalen Water Law.

Country/Territory
Germany
Territorial subdivision
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Water Law for Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Framework law Basic legislation Surface water Groundwater Sewerage Liability/compensation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Registration Water supply Freshwater resources management Offences/penalties Waterworks
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 July 1995.
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to water issues in the Land of Nordrhein-Westfalen. Article 2 establishes that waters are to be managed in compliance with the principles and purposes of articles 1 to 25 and 33a of the Water Resources Act in order to serve the public interest as well as benefit individuals. A proper water drainage must be ensured. The text consist of 173 articles divided into 18 Parts as follows: Introductory provisions, management (1); Surface waters (2); Protection of waters (3); Principles of water management, access and data collection (4); Use of waters (5); Water supply and sewerage (6); Water charges (7); Maintenance of waters, riparian zones, plants (8); River development, dams and reservoirs (9); Securing of high-water run off (10); Water survey (11); Compulsory enforcement (12); Compensation (13); Water authorities (14); Administrative proceedings (15); Water register (16); Penalty provision s(17); Transitional and final provisions (18).

Full text
German
Website
www.nrw.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Resources Management Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2009 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Sustainable development, Waterworks, Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone, Groundwater, Authorization/permit, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Water users' associations, Surface water, Registration, Offences/penalties, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater pollution, Irrigation, Inland waters, Flood

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Waste Water Discharge Reporting Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2002 (2005)

Keyword: Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Effluent waste water/discharge, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bathing Water Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2007

Keyword: Recreational water use, Surface water, Monitoring, Freshwater pollution, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Water quality standards, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Self-Monitoring Ordinance Sewerage System.

Legislation | Germany | 1995 (2005)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Water supply, Sewerage, Monitoring, Effluent waste water/discharge, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on navigability of waterways.

Legislation | Germany | 2009

Keyword: Inland waters, Navigation, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Self-Monitoring Ordinance - Sewerage System.

Legislation | Germany | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Water supply, Sewerage, Monitoring, Effluent waste water/discharge, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX