Water Competence Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Bayern Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance on establishing the competent authority responsible for services under the Groundwater Ordinance and Surface Water Ordinance. Subject Water Keyword Groundwater Surface water Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 15 May 2013. Abstract The present Ordinance is made under the Bavarian Water Law of 25 February 2010 , the Federal Surface Water Ordinance of 20 July 2011 and the Groundwater Ordinance of 9 November 2010. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the correct and efficient enforcement of the afore-mentioned Bavarian Water Law and the Federal Ordinances by nominating the responsible authorities. The text consist of 2 articles. Full text German Website www.bayern.de References - Legislation Implements Groundwater Protection Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2010 Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Effluent waste water/discharge, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Surface Waters Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2011 | Repealed Keyword: Surface water, Potable water, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Waterworks, Freshwater resources management, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Bavarian Water Law. Legislation | Germany | 2010 (2014) Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Classification/declassification, Recreational water use, Freshwater resources management, Water rights, Water charges, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Groundwater, Surface water, Expropriation, Inspection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Bavarian Water Inventory and Classification Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2004 | Repealed Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Classification/declassification, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Basin/catchment/watershed Source: FAO, FAOLEX