Prevention of Water Pollution - Evaporation and Storage Ponds, Regulations, 1997 (5757- 1997). Country/Territory Israel Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste management Hazardous waste Freshwater pollution Waterworks Sustainable development Pollution control Geographical area Asia, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract These Regulations, made under the authority of the Water Law and the Abatement of Nuisances Law, are aimed at preventing water pollution from evaporation and collection (storage) ponds and at placing restricting on their use. They are meant to prevent leaks from improperly sealed evaporation ponds used for industrial brines and effluents and from collection ponds serving for the storage of effluents and brines. Full text English 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