Drinking Water Protection German Experience

Abstract

In times of intensive utilization of springs, groundwater and surface water, the protection of these resources is of increasing critical importance. This is true for both quantitative and qualitative aspects and so numerous laws and ordinances are invariably implemented to protect this vital commodity for all of mankind. With regard to this, while a considerable proportion of the texts in Sects. 19.1 and 19.2 are directly linked to German legislation and policies, the essential principles discussed and the advice given in those sections are likely to be highly relevant to most developed/developing countries.