* Water and Waste Regulation

NOT YET PUBLISHED

Water pollution law is the most developed of the pollution control systems and is a large and complex area of environmental law, with numerous laws at international, EU and domestic level. The regulation at these levels deals with a wide range of issues, such as water quality standards, water pollution control, fisheries, navigation, flood, coastal protection and marine pollution with a wide range of water pollution offences.

A comprehensive account of water and waste legislation, this book includes:

• A detailed interpretation of the relevant statutory provisions and associated case law
• The impact of Brexit on current regulations
• Discussions surrounding UK desalination plants, end of life vehicles and nature conservation
• The changes in international regulations and the impact that this has on UK water and waste regulation

The detailed treatment of the issues involved will enable practitioners to feel confident in what is a complicated area of law.

table of content

What is environmental Law ?

Key concepts of environmental Law

Principles of Environmental regimes

Waste

Water, flooding and drainage

Wildlife and habitat conservation

Regulatory Authorities and Enforcement

Environmental NGOs

Criminal and Civil Sanctions

Civil Law – nuisance, negligence

Types of Environmental Liability

Remediation requirements

A requirement to comply with a notice served

Liability under civil law