Thüringen Water Protection Programme Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Thüringen Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleThüringen Ordinance on parameters of certain hazardous substances and on the reduction of water pollution through programmes. Subject Water Keyword Pollution control Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Hazardous substances Surface water Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to certain hazardous substances and the reduction of water pollution through specific programmes. Article 2 establishes that he parameters indicated in Annex 2 are applicable to surface waters to protect aquatic symbiosis and human health. Article 3 establishes that the competent Ministry shall implement specific programmes to reduce pollution of surface waters. The text consists of 5 articles and 1 Annex. Full text German Website www.thueringen.de References - Legislation Implements Thüringen Water Law. Legislation | Germany | 1999 (2004) Keyword: Basic legislation, Surface water, Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed, Liability/compensation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Water supply, Monitoring, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 76/464/EEC on pollution caused by certain dangerous substances discharged into the aquatic environment of the Community. Legislation | European Union | 1976 | Repealed Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX