Regulation on indicators and values of acceptable pollution of surface waters and waste waters, on permits to discharge waste waters into surface water and sewerage, and on sensitive areas.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Surface water Water quality standards Water supply Classification/declassification

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

This Regulation enters into force on 1 March 2003.

Abstract

This Regulation establishes, in accordance with the legislation of the European Community: (1) indicators reflecting the state of water in the watercourse; (2) indicators and values of acceptable pollution of surface waters; (3) indicators and values of acceptable pollution of waste waters; (4) indicators and values of acceptable pollution of waste waters for sensitive areas and for discharge of waste waters into surface waters affecting water quality in sensitive areas; (5) indicators and values of acceptable pollution of surface water sources which are used or expected to be used as the source of drinking water; (6) indicators and values of acceptable pollution of surface waters which are suitable for life and reproduction of indigenous species of fish and other aquatic animals; (7) indicators and values of acceptable pollution of surface waters which are used for bathing; (8) terms and conditions of the permit for the discharge of waste waters. The Regulation establishes also sensitive areas. All surface waters in the territory of the Czech Republic are defined as sensitive waters.

Full text

Czech

Website

www.podnikame.cz

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 91/271/EEC concerning urban waste water treatment.

Legislation | European Union | 1991

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

Council Directive 76/160/EEC concerning the quality of bathing water.

Legislation | European Union | 1975

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Monitoring, Institution, Freshwater pollution, Recreational water use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 79/869/EEC concerning the methods of measurement and frequencies of sampling and analysis of surface water intended for the abstraction of drinking water in the Member States

Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003)

Keyword: Water supply, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 75/440/EEC concerning the quality required of surface water intended for the abstraction of drinking water in the Member States.

Legislation | European Union | 1975

Keyword: Surface water, Water quality standards, Water supply, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 78/659/EEC on the quality of fresh waters needing protection or improvement in order to support fish life.

Legislation | European Union | 1978

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Freshwater fishes, Freshwater pollution, Classification/declassification, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Water quality standards, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 76/464/EEC on pollution caused by certain dangerous substances discharged into the aquatic environment of the Community.

Legislation | European Union | 1976

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 83/513/EEC on limit values and quality objectives for cadmium discharges.

Legislation | European Union | 1983

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Waste domestic sources, Transboundary effects, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 86/280/EEC on limit values and quality objectives for discharges of certain dangerous substances included in List I of the Annex to Directive 76/464/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 1986

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Monitoring, Freshwater pollution, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 90/415/EEC amending Annex II to Directive 86/280/EEC on limit values and quality objectives for discharges of certain dangerous substances included in list I of the Annex to Directive 76/464/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 1990

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 82/176/EEC on limit values and quality objectives for mercury discharges by the chlor-alkali electrolysis industry.

Legislation | European Union | 1982

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Waste domestic sources, Monitoring, Transboundary effects, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 84/491/EEC on limit values and quality objectives for discharges of hexachlorocyclohexane.

Legislation | European Union | 1984

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 84/156/EEC on limit values and quality objectives for mercury discharges by sectors other than the chlor-alkali electrolysis industry.

Legislation | European Union | 1984

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Monitoring, Waste domestic sources, Transboundary effects, Freshwater pollution, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 88/347/EEC amending Annex II to Directive 86/280/EEC on limit values and quality objectives for discharges of certain dangerous substances included in List I of the Annex to Directive 76/464/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 1988

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Directive 98/15/EC amending Council Directive 91/271/EEC with respect to certain requirements established in Annex I thereof.

Legislation | European Union | 1998

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

Amended by

Regulation amending the Regulation on indicators and values of acceptable pollution of surface waters and waste waters, on permits to discharge waste waters into surface water and sewerage, and on sensitive areas.

Legislation | Czechia | 2007

Keyword: Surface water, Water quality standards, Water supply, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation amending the Regulation on indicators and values of acceptable pollution of surface waters and waste waters, on permits to discharge waste waters into surface water and sewerage, and on sensitive areas.

Legislation | Czechia | 2010

Keyword: Surface water, Water quality standards, Water supply, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation on indicators and values of acceptable pollution of surface waters and waste waters, on permits to discharge waste waters into surface water and sewerage, and on sensitive areas.

Legislation | Czechia | 2015

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX