Regulation No. 2 of 13.09.2007 on the protection of waters against pollution by nitrates from agricultural sources. Country/Territory Bulgaria Document type Regulation Date 2008 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette of the Republic of Bulgaria 27/2008 and 97/2011 Subject Water Keyword Pollution control Groundwater Surface water Water conservation zone Freshwater pollution Fertilizers/nutrients Geographical area Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on 11 March 2008. Abstract This Regulation determines several measures aimed to limit and prevent the pollution of waters caused by nitrates deriving from agricultural sources (surface and groundwater that is contaminated or threatened with nitrate contaminant pollution), and further sets the rules, rights and obligations of the competent authorities in this regard. Full text Bulgarian Website www.moew.government.bg References - Legislation Implements Water Act. Legislation | Bulgaria | 1999 (2023) Keyword: Framework law, Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Water supply, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Water rights, Servitude, Water users' associations, River basin institution, Sewerage, Surface water, Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Regulation No. 2 on the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. Legislation | Bulgaria | 2000 Keyword: Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge Source: FAO, FAOLEX