Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 (Water Act)

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This law lays down effluent and sewage standards and effluent and sewage treatment standards. It also sets the discharge limits of polluting substances.

Applicable countryIndia
Topic
Subtopics
Sewerage
Pollutant disposal in water sources
Effluent wastewater disposal
Original publication23 Mar 1974
Entered into force23 Mar 1974
Latest update23 Mar 1974
Available languages
English Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 (Water Act)