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Water Supply Act (No. 125 of 2017).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
1978 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Protection of habitats Environmental planning Inland waters Polluter pays principle Pollution control Policy/planning Basic legislation Potable water Water quality standards Water supply Water abstraction Expropriation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 February 2017.
Abstract

The Act aims to ensure the use and protection of water bodies by implementing a comprehensive planning and following assessment of water supply (quality water supply, environmental protection and nature conservation, use of mineral resources); to coordinating existing water supply for prudent use of water deposits; implementing a planned expansion and operation of adequate and satisfactory quality of water supply; to ensuring quality of drinking water for the protection of human health. Furthermore the Act aims to ensure compliance with the principle of cost recovery, including environmental and resource costs, and pricing with incentive effect. By administering the Act, it is important to ensure water as a public and business need for adequate quality water supply, environmental protection and nature conservation, including conservation of ambient quality, and the use of mineral resources. The Minister of Environment shall implement EU directives and decisions with regard to nature conservation rules, cases and conditions (art. 2). Groundwater and surface water should not be abstracted without authorization (art. 18).

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of wild birds.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Birds, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.

Legislation | European Union | 2004 (2019)

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Public health, Soil pollution/quality, Marine pollution, Sustainable use, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater pollution, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds.

Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003)

Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

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

Implemented by

Order No. 1411 on Danish Nature Agency delegation of tasks and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Environmental audit, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, Protection of environment, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1024 on water quality and supervision of water supply systems.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Potable water, Monitoring, Inspection, Water quality standards, Surface water, Water supply, Research, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1450 on Water Supply Planning.

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Water supply, Policy/planning, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1000 on construction and abandonment of boreholes and wells in rural areas.

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Well sinking/boreholes, Groundwater, Water abstraction, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1451 on water abstraction and water supply.

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Water abstraction, Groundwater, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 132 on quality assurance of public water supply facilities.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Water supply, Pollution control, Potable water, Standards, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 973 on delegation of tasks and responsibilities to Nature Agency.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1254 on delegation the Minister of Environment's powers in the Environmental Protection Act and other laws related to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Environmental planning, Institution, Protection of habitats, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 408 on the management of international environment protection areas and on the protection of certain species.

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Protected area, Protection of habitats, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Mining, Urban land, Wetlands, Policy/planning, Inland waters, Birds, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1260 on construction and abandonment of boreholes and wells in rural areas.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Groundwater, Mining, Well sinking/boreholes, Water abstraction, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 231 on quality requirements for environmental measurements.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Inspection, Air quality/air pollution, Biological control agents, Groundwater, Hazardous substances, Inland waters, Monitoring, Pollution control, Environmental audit, Environmental standards, Certification, Standards, Protection of environment, Surface water, Protected area, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 292 on water quality and supervision of water supply systems.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Potable water, Monitoring, Inspection, Water quality standards, Surface water, Water supply, Research, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1460 on statement regarding environmental damage.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Environmental audit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1310 on water quality and supervision of water supply systems.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Potable water, Monitoring, Inspection, Water quality standards, Surface water, Water supply, Research, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1311 on quality requirements for environmental measurements.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Inspection, Air quality/air pollution, Biological control agents, Environmental standards, Certification, Pollution control, Environmental audit, Standards, Protection of environment, Monitoring, Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Waste management, Surface water, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1697 on requirements for water supply planning.

Legislation | Denmark | 2016

Keyword: Groundwater, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Potable water, Water abstraction, Water supply, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 2071 on appointment of drinking water resources.

Legislation | Denmark | 2021

Keyword: Environmental planning, Water quality standards, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Potable water, Water supply, Groundwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Classification/declassification, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1023 on water quality and supervision of water supply systems.

Legislation | Denmark | 2023

Keyword: Water quality standards, Potable water, Monitoring, Inspection, Surface water, Groundwater, Water supply, Water abstraction, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act relative to agricultural properties (Act No. 435 of 2004).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Agricultural land, Cadastre/land registration, Land tenure, Lease, Ownership

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 466 of 2001 to repeal the Land Jurisdiction Act and to amend legislation in relation to abolition of Land Jurisdiction Authorities.

Legislation | Denmark | 2001

Keyword: Expropriation, Water supply, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 1151 of 2003 to amend the Water Supply Act, the Environment Protection Act, the Soil Pollution Act and the Town and Country Planning Act.

Legislation | Denmark | 2003

Keyword: Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Nature Protection Act, Planning Act, Act on watercourses and various other laws (No. 553 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Nature Protection Act, the Environmental Protection Act and various other laws (No. 484 of 2010).

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Authorization/permit, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Hazardous substances, Water supply, Flood, Freshwater resources management, National parks, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Heat Supply Act, Water Supply Act, Environmental Protection Act and the Contaminated Soil Act (No. 1555 of 2010).

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Registration, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act relevant to taxation (No. 1336 of 2008).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Tax/levy, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural Property Act (No. 116 of 2020).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004 (2020)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Registration, Farming, Cadastre/land registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending the Environmental Protection Act, the Water Supply Act, payment rules for sewage plants and various other laws (No. 460 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2009

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Water Supply Act and the Environmental Act ofor water bodies and international nature conservation areas (No. 1402 of 2008).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges, Groundwater, Water charges, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Water Supply Act, Environmental Protection Act, Nature Protection Act and Act on Water Streams (No. 1519 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2009

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Protection of habitats, Water abstraction, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act to amend the Environment Aims Act and the Water Supply Act (No. 570 of 2005).

Legislation | Denmark | 2005

Keyword: Inland waters, Water abstraction, Institution, Policy/planning, Water supply, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 1373 of 2004 to amend various Acts in the field of environment protection.

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 545 of 2005 to amend various Acts in the field of public health and certain other sectors.

Legislation | Denmark | 2005

Keyword: Institution, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Nature and Environmental Act and others.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Protection of environment, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Law on Natural and Environmental Appeal Board and various other Acts (No. 580 of 2012).

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Access-to-justice, Access-to-information, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Environmental Protection Act, the Planning Act and various other Acts (No. 1273 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access-to-information, Access-to-justice, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Proposition Document 2013/1 LSF 62 for amending Act on Nature and Environment Board of Appeals and other Acts.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Act on Nature and Environment Board of Appeals and other Acts (No. 86 of 2014).

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Environmental planning, Governance, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Water Supply Act (No. 538 of 2015).

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Environmental planning, Inland waters, Policy/planning, Potable water, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX