ID:
policies-38
Name:
Federal Act on the Protection of Waters (GSchG)
Issuing organisation:
Swiss Parliament
Geographical Scope:
Switzerland
Type:
Legistlation
Scientific domain:
physical states, chemistry, geology, and biology
Type of water:
surface and groundwater, wastewater
Water management focus:
monitoring, forecasting, management, simulation,
Parameter change rate assumption:
Quality
Description:
The Federal Act on the Protection of Waters (GSchG), enacted in 1991, is a cornerstone of Switzerland's water legislation. It aims to safeguard the quality and availability of the country's water resources through a comprehensive framework that emphasizes sustainability and ecological balance.
Status:
Effective
Effect Date:
24 January 1991
Resource:
https://www.fedlex.admin.ch/eli/cc/1992/1860_1860_1860/en
Recommendations:
Prevent Pollution: Protect surface and groundwater from contamination caused by industrial, agricultural, and domestic activities. Ensure Sustainable Use: Regulate the use of water resources to meet current and future needs. Protect Ecosystems: Maintain and enhance aquatic ecosystems and their biodiversity. Promote Water Recycling: Encourage the treatment and reuse of wastewater to minimize resource wastage.
