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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