Name:
Waters Protection Ordinance
Issuing organisation:
Switzerland
Geographical Scope:
Switzerland
Type:
Legistatve
Water management focus:
management and monitoring of all waters bodies water quality
Description:
Contains two aspects: Federal Act on Water Protection (WPO): Sets fundamental principles for water quality, prohibiting harmful substances from entering water bodies. Ordinance on Drinking, Spring and Mineral Water (DSV): Details specific quality requirements, parameters, and hygiene standards for drinking water.
Status:
Effcetive
Effect Date:
1998
Resource:
https://www.fedlex.admin.ch/eli/cc/1998/2863_2863_2863/en
