Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 12 of 2001). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Surface water Water quality standards Authorization/permit Hazardous substances Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations prescribe water quality standards in relation to certain substances in surface waters e.g. rivers, lakes, tidal waters. The substances include certain pesticides, solvents, metals. These standards shall be taken into consideration when considering granting a licence under section 4 or section 16 of the Waste Management Act. The Regulations give further effect to Council Directive 76/464/EC (the Dangerous Substances Directive) and give effect to certain provisions of EU Directiv Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements 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 | European Union | 2000 Keyword: 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, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use 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 Legislation | European Union | 1976 | Repealed Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Freshwater quality/freshwater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 Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992. Legislation | Ireland | 1992 Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, GMO, Access-to-information, EIA, Offences/penalties, Freshwater resources management, Water supply Source: FAO, FAOLEX Waste Management Act, 1996. Legislation | Ireland | 1996 Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by European Communities Environmental Objectives (Surface Waters) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 272 of 2009). Legislation | Ireland | 2009 Keyword: Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Surface water, Hazardous substances, Effluent waste water/discharge, Monitoring, Protection of habitats Source: FAO, FAOLEX