Regulation on water pollution control.

Subject

Environment gen., Sea, Water

Keyword

Marine pollution Pollution control Classification/declassification Framework law Groundwater Surface water Effluent waste water/discharge Water quality standards Freshwater pollution

Geographical area

Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia

Abstract

This Regulation sets forth principles and procedures aimed at ensuring the protection of underground and surface waters. State Hydraulic Works shall ensure that water resources quality meets the required quality criteria. Territorial surface waters are classified into: (i) high quality waters; (ii) minimal polluted waters; (iii) polluted waters; and (iv) highly polluted waters. Lakes, ponds and dam reservoirs are also classified and details are given in the tables attached. Underground waters are classified into: (i) high quality underground waters; (ii) medium quality underground waters; and (iii) low quality underground waters. Sea and coastal waters are classified into: (i) fishery areas; (ii) recreational areas; and (iii) areas destined to commercial, industrial and other uses. Prohibitions imposed for all water resources and discharge conditions as well as disposal and treatment procedures are laid down as well.

Full text

Turkish

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

Repeals

Regulation for Water Pollution Control.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1988

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Deep sea bed, Hazardous waste, Marine area, Surface water, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Inland waters, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Sewerage, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Notification on the monitoring of the fish farming facilities.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2009

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Monitoring, Marine pollution, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification on technical methods of wastewater treatment facilities.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Disinfection/disinfestation, Recycling/reuse, Waste disposal, Waste management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification on methods of sampling and analysis of water implementing Regulation on water pollution.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2009

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Industrial water use, Inspection, Waste disposal, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification on administrative procedures regarding water pollution.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2009

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification on technical personnel of wastewater treatment facilities.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2019

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Classification/declassification, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Inspection, Pollution control, Waste non-domestic sources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation amending the Regulation on water pollution control.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Deep sea bed, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Certification, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation amending the Regulation on water pollution control.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2016

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation amending the Regulation on water pollution control.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2018

Keyword: Pollution control, Surface water, Water quality standards, Potable water, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation amending the Regulation on water pollution control.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2022

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Cooperative/producer organization, Data collection/reporting, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental planning, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Industrial water use, Inland waters, Monitoring, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Protection of environment, Public health, Recycling/reuse, Risk assessment/management, Sewerage, Water quality standards, Freshwater resources management, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation amending the Regulation on water pollution control.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2020

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX