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Regulation on hazardous and harmful substances in water.

Country/Territory
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Territorial subdivision
Federation BiH
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Pollution control Surface water Groundwater Classification/declassification Freshwater pollution Potable water Hazardous substances
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This text entered into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation determines water hazardous and harmful substances and their maximum permitted concentrations as classified by individual categories (hazardous and noxious substances). Dangerous and harmful substances, are here determined on the basis of their toxicity, degradability, bioaccumulation, carcinogenicity and other properties. The group of hazardous substances includes: 1. organohalogen compounds and substances which may form such compounds in water; 2. organophosphorus compounds and substances that can form such compounds in water; 3. organotin compounds and substances that can form such compounds in water; 4. mercury and mercury compounds; 5. lead and lead compounds; 6. arsenic and arsenic compounds; 7. cadmium and cadmium compounds; 8. Cyanides; 9. substances and preparations which have been shown to have carcinogenic or mutagenic properties or properties that may affect reproduction; 10. non-degradable mineral oils and hydrocarbons of petroleum origin; 11. biocides and plant protection products; 12. radioactive substances, including radioactive waste.

Full text
Bosnian
Website
fmpvs.gov.ba

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Law.

Legislation | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1998

Keyword: Marine pollution, Erosion, Coastal zone management, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Surface water, Policy/planning, Basin/catchment/watershed, Data collection/reporting, Drainage/land reclamation, Irrigation, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Institution, Aquaculture, Industrial water use, Monitoring, Protected area, Sewerage, Water supply, Flood, Thermal and medicinal waters, Water rights, Waterworks, Pollution control, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX