Decree No. 39 of 1995 concerning the discharge of water for purposes of soil protection.

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"Discharge" is defined in article 2 as the bringing into the soil of liquids for as a permanent solution. The Decree does not apply to discharge of surface water, rain or drinking water, or groundwater, to which no pollutant are added and is not heated, and to irrigation for agricultural purposes (art. 2). Chapter II places limits on smaller discharge of household waste water. Chapter III places limits on larger discharge of household waste water. Permit, for Chapter IV, provides for the discharge of cooling water and other liquids. Permits for discharges are required and certain infrastructural measures to be carried out compulsorily. The remaining Chapters contain administrative, final and transitory provisions.

Implements: Act containing rules relative to protection of the soil (Soil Protection Act). (2010-07-19)

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