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Towards the approximation of Poland 's environmental laws on water quality

Author
Ryland D.
Journal/Series
European Environmental Law Review | Vol. 5(6); 180 - 181; 2 p.
Date
1996
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-058160)
Publisher | Place of publication
Graham & Trotman /Martinus Nijhoff | London, UK
Language
English
Country/Territory
Poland, European Union
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water quality standards Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution
Abstract

Summary: In endeavouring to ensure the compatibility of its laws in the area of the environment with European Community laws, Poland is aiming at a moving target. This is apparent in the sector of water quality. In an exercise in ' subsidiarity ' the European Commission has proposed three framework Directives - on the quality of water intended for human consumption; the quality of bathing water and the ecological quality of surface water - intended to replace existing water quality laws. This paper discusses the significance for Poland of the deregulation of water quality standards within the European Union should the essence of these proposals be enacted into law