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Regulation on the criteria for determining the zones sensitive to urban wastewater discharge.

Country/Territory
North Macedonia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Pollution control Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution Surface water Waste domestic sources Waste non-domestic sources Basin/catchment/watershed Zoning Inland waters
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This text entered into force on 4 October 2011.
Abstract

This Regulation, based on the provisions of the Law on waters, prescribes the criteria which shall be used for determining zones of water bodies that are sensitive to urban wastewater discharge. The purpose of this text is to control related emissions that are discharged into water bodies and to protect the environment from harmful effects of discharged urban wastewater. Areas sensitive to urban wastewater discharge may be less sensitive or sensitive, which is determined by the quality of water body, the purpose of the water of that water body and in accordance with its specific natural properties and characteristics. This Regulation is harmonized with the provisions of the Council Directive 91/271/EEC concerning urban waste water treatment.

Full text
Macedonian
Website
www.moepp.gov.mk

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on waters.

Legislation | North Macedonia | 2008 (2014)

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX