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