Regulation No. 23 of 2019 of Minister of the Environment on requirements for a test laboratory performing physico-chemical and chemical parameters studies of water, analyzes to be performed within the framework of these studies and quality assurance of the activities of the test laboratory, and reference methods of analysis

Subject

Water

Keyword

Freshwater pollution Hazardous substances Pollution control Research Water quality standards

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Regulation, based on the provisions of paragraph 236 (7) and 237 (4) of the Water Act, provides for requirements for a testing laboratory performing physico-chemical and chemical research of water and quality requirements for its activities; quality requirements for analyses performed in the course of physico-chemical and chemical research of water; and reference methods for sample analysis. It consists of nine sections: Scope of regulation (1); Receipt of sample in testing laboratory (2); Selection of method of analysis (3); Formulation of analysis results (4); Contestation of analysis results (5); Quality assurance and control of test laboratory work (6); Minimum criteria for methods of analysis (7); Calculation of average values (8); Interpretation of analytical results (8-1); and Entry into force of regulation (9).

Full text

Estonian

Website

www.riigiteataja.ee

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Act (2019)

Legislation | Estonia | 2019 (2023)

Keyword: Potable water, Internal trade, Marine area, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Research, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Framework law, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Water quality standards, Sustainable use, Water abstraction, Water supply, Enforcement/compliance, Thermal and medicinal waters, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Flood, Risk assessment/management, Groundwater, Coastal zone management, Hazardous substances, International relations/cooperation, Special fund, Liability/compensation, Hazards, Early warning system, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Inland waters, Monitoring, Public health, Recreational water use, Surface water, Sustainable development, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX