Regulation on the criteria for designation of waters sensitive to pollution by nitrogen compounds from agricultural sources. Country/Territory Poland Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Journal of Laws 2002 No. 241 Pos. 2083 Subject Water Keyword Freshwater pollution Pollution control Water quality standards Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Act entered into force on 31 December 2002. Abstract This Regulation of the Minister of Environment, which is composed of four paragraphs and six Annexes, defines waters sensitive to pollution by nitrogen compounds from agricultural sources, polluted waters and waters threatened with pollution. In particular, waters sensitive to pollution by nitrogen compounds from agricultural sources are polluted waters or waters threatened with pollution if no action is taken to reduce direct or indirect discharge to the waters of nitrates and other nitrogenous compounds that can turn into nitrates, coming from agricultural activities. The Annexes describe individual indicators used to evaluate the pollution of water. Full text Polish Website isap.sejm.gov.pl References - Legislation Implements Water Law. Legislation | Poland | 2001 (2005) Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Water rights, Flood, Water shortage/drought, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX