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Regulation on conditions for the introduction of sewage into water or soil and on the list of substances particularly harmful to water environment.

Country/Territory
Poland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Journal of Laws 2014 Pos. 1800
Subject
Land & soil, Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Hazardous substances Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation entered into force on 31 December 2014.
Abstract

This Regulation of the Minister of Environment, which is composed of 30 articles and 12 Annexes, lays down: (1) the substances particularly harmful to water environment, causing pollution that should be eliminated, and the substances that are particularly harmful to water environment, causing pollution which should be limited; (2) conditions to be met for the introduction of sewage into water or soil, including maximum values of pollution, and the conditions to be met for the agricultural use of sewage; (3) the place and the minimum frequency of sampling sewage, reference methodology of analysis and the method to assess if sewage meets the required conditions; (4) the maximum values of pollutants in waste water from sewage treatment plants.

Full text
Polish
Website
isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2001 (2021)

Keyword: Framework law, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Liability/compensation, Institution, Policy/planning, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control).

Legislation | European Union | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Basic legislation, Environmental standards, Business/industry/corporations, Integrated management, Standards, Protection of environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste non-domestic sources, Pesticides, Drugs, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Regulation laying down conditions for the introduction of sewage into water bodies or soil and laying down the list of substances particularly harmful to water environments.

Legislation | Poland | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Hazardous substances, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation on substances particularly harmful to the aquatic environment and conditions to be met when discharging sewage into waters or into the ground, as well as when discharging rainwater or snowmelt into water or into water facilities.

Legislation | Poland | 2019

Keyword: Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX