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Groundwater Protection (Iowa Code: Title XI - Natural Resources; Chapter 455E)

País/Territorio
Estados Unidos de América
Subdivisión territorial
Iowa
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2018
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Agua
Palabra clave
Aguas subterráneas Contaminación de las aguas dulces Manejo de recursos hídricos Control de la contaminación Normas sobre calidad del agua Agua potable Cumplimiento/aplicación Responsabilidad/indemnización
Área geográphica
Americas, Ártico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte
Resumen

This chapter of the Iowa Code, known as the Groundwater Protection Act, concerns groundwater protection. It states that the intent of the state is to prevent contamination of groundwater from point and nonpoint sources of contamination to the maximum extent practical, and if necessary to restore the groundwater to a potable state, regardless of present condition, use, or characteristics. It declares to be the policy of the state to prevent further contamination of groundwater from any source to the maximum extent practical. The discovery of any groundwater contamination shall require appropriate actions to prevent further contamination. These actions may consist of investigation and evaluation or enforcement actions if necessary to stop further contamination. The chapter further provides for the liability for unlawful actions and the primary administrative agency responsible for implementing this policy goal.

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Página web
www.legis.iowa.gov