Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy

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This law establishes a framework for protecting and conserving water resources, including adopting measures against water pollution. Member States must provide the status of water resources in their territory with information including residue limit values and quality objectives.

Applicable countriesBelgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden
Topic
Subtopics
Water quality standards
Water quality monitoring
Pollutant disposal in water sources
Original publication23 Oct 2000
Entered into force22 Dec 2000
Latest update23 Oct 2000
Available languages
English Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy