Regulation No. 29 of 2019 of Minister of the Environment on Quality limit values ​​and requirements for use of sewage sludge used in landscaping, cultivation and agriculture.

Subject

Land & soil, Water

Keyword

Farming Fertilizers/nutrients Organic waste Data collection/reporting Research Soil pollution/quality Agricultural development Freshwater pollution Groundwater Pollution control Sewerage Water quality standards

Geographical area

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

Abstract

This Regulation, based on the provisions of paragraph 172 (5) of the Water Act, regulates the use of sewage sludge in agriculture, landscaping and recultivation in order to prevent its harmful effects on surface and groundwater, soil, plants, animal and human health. The requirements of this Regulation do not apply to research and development activities if the protection of surface and groundwater, plants, animals and human health is ensured. It consists of 17 sections: Scope of application and application of this Regulation (1); Sewage sludge (2); Treated or stabilised sediment (3); Requirements for sediment stabilisation (4); Use of sludge (5); Use of sludge in agriculture (6); Use of sludge in landscaping (7); Use of sludge in recultivation (8); Use of sludge in agriculture, landscaping and recultivation (9); Additional requirements for use of sludge in landscaping, recultivation and cultivation of short rotation coppice (10); Additional requirements for use of sludge in agriculture, except short rotation coppice cultivation (11); Obligations of user of sludge in keeping records of use of sludge, transmission and storage of data (12); Obligations of issuer of sludge for use in record keeping, transmission and storage of data concerning use of sludge (13); Taking and analysis of sediment samples (14); Frequency of sediment sampling (15); Sampling and analysis of soil sediments for use in agriculture (16); and Entry into force of regulation (17).

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