Water Law.

Country/Territory: Poland
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2017
Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Subject: Water
Keyword: Freshwater resources management Framework law Water rights Flood Water shortage/drought Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Water supply Pollution control Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Sustainable development
Geographical area: Eastern Europe, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes: This Act entered into force on 1 January 2018.

Abstract: This Law regulates water management in accordance with the principle of sustainable development, in particular formation and protection of water resources, use of water and management of water resources. The present Act lays down also matters of ownership of waters and lands covered with waters, as well as the principles of managing these components as the property of the State Treasury. These provisions apply to inland waters and internal sea waters, as well as to territorial sea waters in the scope of planning of water management, protection against pollution from land-based sources and protection against flood. Water management is carried out with the principle of rational and overall treatment of surface and underground water resources, taking into account their quantity and quality. The principle of common interests is taken into account and cooperation of public administration, water users and representatives of local communities is required to achieve the maximum social benefits. Water management is based on the principle of reimbursing costs of water services, taking into account environmental costs, resource costs and economic analysis. The aim of water management is to meet the needs of the population and economy, as well as to protect the waters and the associated environment, in particular as regards: (1) ensuring adequate quantity and quality of water for the population; (2) protection against flood and drought; (3) protection of water resources against pollution and improper or excessive exploitation; (4) maintaining or improving the quality of water ecosystems and those dependent on water; (5) providing water for agriculture and industry; (6) creating conditions for energy, transport and fishing; (7) satisfying the needs related to tourism, sport and recreation.
Full text: Polish
Website: isip.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Legislation | 1991

Keyword: Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Protection of environment, Farming, Organic waste, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 91/271/EEC concerning urban waste water treatment.

Legislation | 1991

Keyword: Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Surface water, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Basin/catchment/watershed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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 | 2000

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, 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 quality/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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2006/118/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration.

Legislation | 2006

Keyword: Groundwater, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Effluent waste water/discharge, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the assessment and management of flood risks.

Legislation | 2007

Keyword: Flood, Disasters, Coastal zone management, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Cultural heritage, Basin/catchment/watershed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2008/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy, amending and subsequently repealing Council Directives 82/176/EEC, 83/513/EEC, 84/156/EEC, 84/491/EEC, 86/280/EEC and amending Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Legislation | 2008

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Water quality standards, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Surface water, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2006/7/EC concerning certain protection measures in relation to the import of feathers from certain third countries.

Legislation | 2006

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Non-edible products, Poultry, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive).

Legislation | 2008

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Marine area, Transboundary effects, Monitoring, Framework law, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Ordinance on announcement of the consolidated text of Water Law.

Legislation | Poland | 2001

Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Water rights, Flood, Water shortage/drought, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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