Ordinance on the abstraction of water from surface waters for the purpose of potable water supply. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Bayern Document type Regulation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Food quality control/food safety Potable water Water abstraction Surface water Water supply Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 February 1996. Abstract The present Ordinance implements the Council Directive 75/440/EEC of 16 June 1975 concerning the quality required of surface water intended for the abstraction of drinking water in the Member States. The Ordinance applies to surface waters and parts thereof used for abstraction of public potable water supply. The text – consisting of ? articles – deals with the following aspects: purpose of the Ordinance, sphere of application, authorization to abstract water, exceptions and entry into force. Full text German Website www.bayern.de References - Legislation Implements Bavarian Water Law. Legislation | Germany | 1962 (2009) Keyword: Basic legislation, Classification/declassification, Recreational water use, Freshwater resources management, Water rights, Water charges, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Expropriation, Inspection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 75/440/EEC concerning the quality required of surface water intended for the abstraction of drinking water in the Member States. Legislation | European Union | 1975 Keyword: Surface water, Water quality standards, Water supply, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX