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Order No. 10 on disposal of latrine and sewage.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste domestic sources Waste non-domestic sources Sewerage Effluent waste water/discharge Pollution control Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
1 August 2015.
Abstract

The Order sets regulations with regard to the disposal of sewage in the private and public waste water systems. Local authorities must draw up plans for the disposal of wastewater in municipal towns and settlements. Provisions dealing with outside of municipality boundaries shall be regulated by the Minister of Environment. Specific applications shall be submitted for the approval of disposals, and methods thereof.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.nanoq.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Act (No. 9 of 2011).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2011

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental planning, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Recycling/reuse, EIA, Waste disposal, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Internal trade, Tax/levy, Royalties/fees, Solid waste, Transport/storage, Waste management, Policy/planning, Water supply, Potable water, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX