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Regulation on Preventing Water Pollution.

Country/Territory
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Document type
Regulation
Date
1984
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Pollution control Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Hazardous substances Sewerage Standards Authorization/permit EIA
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Regulation, which consists of 21 articles, aims to prohibit any measures which may lead to water pollution. According to the Regulation, continuous assessment of the water quality and detection of the polluting factors are duties of the Department of Environment (DEO). This Department also sets standards for permitted level of pollution and provides systematic sampling from sewage. Establishment of any industrial, agricultural or animal husbandry units, as well as new residential township are only possible with specific license regarding the compliance with environmental standards.

Full text
Farsi
Website
www.dastour.ir