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Regulation on protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No: 28257, 7th of April, 2012.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Classification/declassification Groundwater Inspection Monitoring Offences/penalties Pollution control Precautionary principle Water conservation zone Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation lays down procedures and principles for protection of groundwater, prevention of contamination and quality deterioration of groundwater and improving their conditions. This Regulation sets forth provisions on classification, monitoring and evaluation of the quantity and quality of groundwater; precautionary measures and groundwater conservation zones; inspection and administrative sanctions.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1983 (2022)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Management/conservation, Emissions, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Biodiversity, Climate change, Coastal zone management, Enforcement/compliance, Effluent waste water/discharge, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental fees/charges, EIA, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Framework law, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Subsidy/incentive, Inland waters, Integrated management, Packaging/labelling, Land-use planning, Marine area, Marine pollution, Noise pollution, Offences/penalties, Polluter pays principle, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Public participation, Recycling/reuse, Right to clean/healthy environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Surface water, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Wetlands, Human rights, Policy/planning, Standards, Aquaculture, Freshwater resources management, Endangered species, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 167 relative to groundwaters, 1960.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1960

Keyword: Basic legislation, Groundwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Authorization/permit, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law concerning the organization and duties of the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1953

Keyword: Water supply, Waterworks, Well sinking/boreholes, Wetlands, Drainage/land reclamation, Flood, Hydropower generation, Irrigation, Sewerage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX