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 pollution Surface water Water quality standards Authorization/permit Hazardous substances Pollution control Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, 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 Directive 2000/60/EC (the Water Framework Directive). The standards laid down in the Schedule to these Regulations are hereby prescribed and shall apply in relation to all waters (other than groundwater) in accordance with these Regulations. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992. Legislation | Ireland | 1992 (2021) Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Protection of environment, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Access-to-information, EIA, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Water supply, Sustainable development 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 Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Waste Management Act, 1996. Legislation | Ireland | 1996 (2022) Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Basic legislation, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge 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 | European Union | 2000 (2014) 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 resources management, 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, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by European Communities Environmental Objectives (Surface Waters) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 272 of 2009). Legislation | Ireland | 2009 Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Hazardous substances, Effluent waste water/discharge, Monitoring, Pollution control, Protection of habitats Source: FAO, FAOLEX