Towards the approximation of Poland 's environmental laws on water quality Auteur Ryland D. Périodique/Collection European Environmental Law Review | Vol. 5(6); 180 - 181; 2 p. Date 1996 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-058160) Éditeur | Lieu de publication Graham & Trotman /Martinus Nijhoff | London, UK Langue Anglais Pays/Territoire Pologne, Union européenne Sujet Eau Mot clé Pollution des eaux douces/qualité des eaux douces Normes de qualité de l'eau Résumé 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