Regulation on classification of ecological status, ecological potential and chemical status of homogeneous parts of surface water. Country/Territory Poland Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Journal of Laws 2011 No. 258 Pos. 1549 Subject Water Keyword Surface water Water quality standards Classification/declassification Sustainable development Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Regulation entered into force on 14 December 2011. Abstract This Regulation of the Minister of Environment, which is composed of nine paragraphs and six Annexes, establishes: (1) elements of quality for the classification of ecological status of homogeneous parts of surface water in natural streams, lakes and other natural bodies of water, transitory waters and coastal waters, and for the classification of ecological potential of artificial homogeneous parts of surface water and strongly modified parts of surface water; (2) definitions of the classification of ecological status, ecological potential and chemical status of homogeneous parts of surface water; (3) types of surface waters and categories of these waters. Full text Polish Website isap.sejm.gov.pl References - Legislation Implements Water Law. Legislation | Poland | 2001 (2005) Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Water rights, Flood, Water shortage/drought, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy. Legislation | European Union | 2000 (2014) Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Regulation on classification of ecological status, ecological potential and chemical status of homogeneous parts of surface water. Legislation | Poland | 2009 Keyword: Surface water, Water quality standards, Classification/declassification, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX