Ordinance on protection of waters (Water Protection Ordinance). País/Territorio Suiza Subdivisión territorial Solothurn Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2000 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agua Palabra clave Control de la contaminación Contaminación de las aguas dulces Aguas continentales Abastecimiento de agua Cumplimiento/aplicación Área geográphica Alpes, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Occidental Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force 1 July 2001. Resumen The present Ordinance implements various federal regulations on protection of waters. In particular, it sets out the competence of public and private bodies. Whoever erects buildings or industrial plants which could lead to water pollution shall need a water protection authorization. Authorities and public bodies may charge private bodies with the task of assessing the threat of water pollution whenever they deem it necessary. Part II lays down competences and tasks of the Canton, whereas Part III deals with competences and tasks of local authorities. The text consists of 39 articles divided into 5 parts. Texto completo Alemán Página web www.so.ch