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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