Water Act Implementation Act no. BWBR0026710 of 2009. Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Legislation Date 2009 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleLaw no. BWBR0026710. repealing some laws concerning water management, adapting a number of other laws, regulating transitional law and supplementing the Water Act, with a view to its implementation Subject Sea, Water Keyword Marine pollution Freshwater resources management Flood Freshwater pollution Governance Groundwater Liability/compensation Early warning system Environmental fees/charges Surface water Waterworks Pollution control Geographical area Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes November 24th, 2009. Abstract This Act, considering the introduction of Water Act, concerns the rearrangement of the Dutch legislation on the matter, by amending, replacing or repealing some other Acts. The Act provides for: definition of guidelines; publication of records; construction of water management structures; drafting of emergency plans; measures for soil protection; pollution levy and compensation. Full text Dutch Website wetten.overheid.nl References - Legislation Amends Act containing rules relative to management and use of water resources (Water Act). Legislation | Netherlands | 2009 (2023) Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Institution, Water quality standards, Water rights, Groundwater, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Flood, Water shortage/drought, Offences/penalties, Sustainable use, Pollution control, Waterworks Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Act No. 8 of 1996 containing General Rules for Ensuring the Protection against Floods by Outer Waters by Flood Prevention and Control Works and the Regulations of Some Matters Connected. Legislation | Netherlands | 1995 Keyword: Basic legislation, Waterworks, Flood, Coastal zone management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 628 of 1992 on Pollution of Surface Waters. Legislation | Netherlands | 1969 (2003) Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX Groundwater Act. Legislation | Netherlands | 1981 (1992) Keyword: Basic legislation, Groundwater, Institution, Water abstraction, Authorization/permit, Registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 285 on Water Resources Management, 1989. Legislation | Netherlands | 1989 (2005) Keyword: Basic legislation, Surface water, Policy/planning, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine Pollution Act. Legislation | Netherlands | 1992 Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Oil pollution, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX