Law implementing the Federal Law on protection of waters. Pays/Territoire Suisse Sous-division territoriale Aargau Type du document Législation Date 1977 Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completEinführungsgesetz zum eidgenössischen Gewässerschutzgesetz (EG GSchG). Sujet Eau Mot clé Lutte contre la pollution Pollution des eaux douces Eaux souterraines Eaux superficielles Eaux usées/déversement Eaux continentales Subvention/incitation Recyclage/réemploi Mise en application Infractions/sanctions Aire géographique Alpes, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Ouest Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 February 1978. Résumé The present Law implements the Federal Law on the protection of waters of 8 October 1971. It aims at conserving and improving the purity of both public and private surface waters and groundwater. Furthermore, it regulates the re-cycling and disposal of waste water. The law attaches great importance to the protection of the environment; therefore, the competent authorities shall take necessary steps to implement an environmental-friendly policy of waste water disposal. The Cantonal Council issues a plan for redevelopment of waters in the Canton based on the requirements of water and the available financial means. The local authorities shall keep a register of waste water providing appropriate details. Private waste water plants shall have to be built in common amongst several owners whenever it is necessary for water protection or if costs can be saved. The text consists of 50 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: General Provisions and competences (A); Discharge and cleaning of waste water (B); Re-cycling and disposal of waste (C); Compensation of damage (D); Protection of groundwater (E); Contribution of the State (F); Final provisions (G). Texte intégral Allemand Références - Législation Implemente Loi fédérale sur la protection des eaux (LEaux). Législation | Suisse | 1991 (2017) Mot clé: Législation de base, Gestion des resources en eau douce, Lutte contre la pollution, Pollution des eaux douces, Irrigation, Engrais/nutriments, Eaux usées/déversement, Recherche, Approvisionnement en eau, Eau potable, Préservation de l'écosystème, Utilisation durable Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implementé par Ordinance implementing the Federal Law on protection of waters. Législation | Suisse | 1978 Mot clé: Eaux continentales, Eaux superficielles, Eaux souterraines, Mise en application Source: FAO, FAOLEX