Regulation No. 2 on the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Subject

Water, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Waste management Waste non-domestic sources Hazardous substances Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Pollution control Effluent waste water/discharge

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries

Abstract

The Regulation makes provision for the detection, limitation and prevention of water pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. Moreover, it establishes measures for the restoration of water quality. The text of the Regulation is divided into five Chapters, Additional, Transitional and Final Provisions and one Annex. The Chapters deal with the following: general requirements (1); powers and duties of the competent authorities (2); identification of waters and water bodies already or

Full text

Bulgarian

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Act.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 1999 (2013)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Water supply, Water quality standards, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Water rights, Servitude, Water users' associations, River basin institution, Sewerage, Surface water, Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 80/68/EEC on the protection of groundwater against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances.

Legislation | European Union | 1979 | Repealed

Keyword: Pollution control, Groundwater, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation No. 2 of 13.09.2007 on the protection of waters against pollution by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2008 (2011)

Keyword: Pollution control, Groundwater, Surface water, Water conservation zone, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Fertilizers/nutrients

Source: FAO, FAOLEX