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Order No. 1000 on construction and abandonment of boreholes and wells in rural areas.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Well sinking/boreholes Groundwater Water abstraction Classification/declassification
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 1 September 2007 and automatically repeals on 1 September 2012.
Abstract

The Order sets rules on the construction of new wells for groundwater extraction, mirroring, monitoring and dewatering, drilling with environmental and geotechnical purposes, drilling for the discharge of water to underground mining wells in Danish subsoil. Those responsible for performing a drilling must present a performance report information about drilling to GEUS – the National Geological Survey Agency.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Act (LBK No. 5 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Business/industry/corporations, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sustainable use, Groundwater, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Raw Materials Act (No. 124 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Pollution control, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Basic legislation, Mining, Oil, Management/conservation, Exploration, Minerals, Sustainable development, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply Act (No. 125 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1978 (2017)

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Environmental planning, Inland waters, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Potable water, Water quality standards, Water supply, Water abstraction, Expropriation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Order No. 336 amending Order No. 1000 on the construction and abandonment of boreholes and wells in rural areas.

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Groundwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 1260 on construction and abandonment of boreholes and wells in rural areas.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Groundwater, Mining, Well sinking/boreholes, Water abstraction, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX