Water Pollution Law
/ˈwɔːtər pəˈluːʃən lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A body of law regulating the contamination of water bodies to protect the environment and public health.
The water pollution law mandates strict limits on industrial effluents discharged into rivers.
- (n.) Legal frameworks governing the prevention, control, and remediation of pollutants in freshwater and marine environments.
Governments enforce water pollution law through permits and penalties to reduce toxic waste in lakes.
Forms
- water pollution law
- water pollution laws
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Commentary
Water pollution law typically encompasses statutes, regulations, and case law focused on the protection of water resources from harmful substances, reflecting a key area of environmental regulatory practice.
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