Ordinance by the regional government of Styria issuing guidelines implementing the promotion of measures concerning waste water discharge. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Steiermark Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Surface water Groundwater Subsidy/incentive Water charges Effluent waste water/discharge Environmental standards Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 25 November 2006. Abstract The present Ordinance consists of 4 articles and 1 Annex laying down guidelines for the promotion of measures concerning waste water discharge. The objective of these measures is the protection of surface water and groundwater against impurities. Moreover, the promotions measures shall be implemented in such way that for users excess fees remain within reasonable limits. The text – consisting of 8 articles – deals with the following aspects: objectives, promotion of measures,applicants, requirem Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at