Water Supply Act (No. 1026 of 2008). Country/Territory Denmark Document type Legislation Date 2007 (2008) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Basic legislation Water supply Water abstraction Water quality standards Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 July 2008. Abstract This Act ensures that use and protection of water bodies are subject to a planning following a comprehensive assessment of the grounds. Included in these requirements is the coordination of the existing water supply, a planned expansion and operation of an adequate and satisfactory quality water supply and quality of drinking water. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption. Legislation | European Union | 1998 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Standards, Water supply, Water quality standards, Monitoring, Pesticides Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. Legislation | European Union | 1991 (2008) Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Protection of environment, Farming, Agricultural development, Organic waste, Waste prevention, Waste management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution 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