Water Pollution (Approval of Code of Practice) (Jersey) Order 2020. Country/Territory Jersey (UK) Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil, Water Keyword Agricultural land Effluent waste water/discharge Fertilizers/nutrients Offences/penalties Pesticides Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Erosion Soil rehabilitation Business/industry/corporations Freshwater pollution Livestock water use Pollution control Groundwater Hazardous substances Geographical area Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract The Order approves the Code of Practice (Water Code) contained in Schedule 1. The purpose of the Code is to provide practical guidance for those involved in activities that can have an impact on water quality, including their advisors. The Code contains measures to reduce the risk of causing water pollution. The Code applies to all landowners and users of land. These include, but not limited to, farmers (arable and pastoral), small holders and liveries and any persons disposing of wastes (such as treated sewage sludge, wastes from water treatment, wood chip, other organic manures etc.) to land. Businesses can also be held liable for water pollution resulting from tampering, vandalism or accidental damage by third parties. The Code considers diffuse and point source pollution, Full text English Website www.jerseylaw.je References - Legislation Implements Water Pollution (Jersey) Law 2000. Legislation | Jersey (UK) | 2000 (2021) Keyword: Marine pollution, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Basin/catchment/watershed, Groundwater, Hazardous substances, Inland waters, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Water quality standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX