Prevention of Water Pollution - Cesspits and Septic Tanks, Regulations, 1992. Country/Territory Israel Document type Regulation Date 1992 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Dinim Vol. 16, pp. 9332a-9332c. Subject Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Offences/penalties Waste disposal Waste domestic sources Waste management Waste non-domestic sources Sewerage Freshwater pollution Pollution control Geographical area Asia, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes Entry into Force One month after publication date. Abstract These Regulations, of Seven sections, give definitions and establishes procedures for the correct operation of Absorption and Decaying Pits in Israel. Section 1 gives definitions. Section 2(a) prohibits the installation of an Industrial Absorption bore. Section 2(b) prohibits the installation of a Domestic Absorption pit in a settlement that a Sewage System. Section 3 regards absorption and decaying bore emptying procedures. Section 4 sets legal preservation conditions. Section 5 sets penalties as listed in section 20 of the Law. Section 7 regards transition rules. Full text English/Hebrew Website www.sviva.gov.il References - Legislation Implements Water Law, 5719-1959. Legislation | Israel | 1959 (2000) Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Water charges, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Authorization/permit, Registration, Water rights, Institution, Special fund, Water supply, Court/tribunal, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX