Order No. 2071 on appointment of drinking water resources. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Environmental planning Water quality standards Freshwater resources management Potable water Water supply Groundwater Well sinking/boreholes Pollution control Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Classification/declassification Protected area Geographical area Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 January 2022. Abstract This Order identifies and classifies areas relevant for drinking water resources, according to Section 11a, paragraph 1 of the Water Supply Act. It contains 5 Annexes with maps indicating the location of the geographical areas covered according to their classification. The Ministry of Environment may lay down rules for the administration of the designated areas. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Water Supply Act (No. 125 of 2017). Legislation | Denmark | 2013 Keyword: Water supply, Protection of habitats, Environmental planning, Inland waters, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Potable water, Water quality standards, Water abstraction, Expropriation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Order No. 1265 on appointment and administrative expenses of water resources. Legislation | Denmark | 2013 Keyword: Water quality standards, Environmental planning, Water supply, Policy/planning, Groundwater, Potable water, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX