Thüringen Water Frame Work Ordinance.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Pollution control Freshwater pollution Surface water Groundwater Classification/declassification

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy. The Ordinance applies to the description, categorization and classification of water bodies as well as the determination of the related specific conditions. The text consists of 14 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Surface waters (II); Groundwater (III); Final provisions (IV). Nine Annexes are enclosed.

Full text

German

Website

www.thueringen.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

Legislation | European Union | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX