The Groundwater Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 were established to protect groundwater from pollution and deterioration. These regulations align with the broader objectives of the EU Water Framework Directive, focusing specifically on maintaining the quality of groundwater to ensure it is kept at a sustainable level for future generations.
Purpose: The primary aim of these regulations is to prevent the input of hazardous substances into groundwater and to limit the input of non-hazardous pollutants. This is to ensure that groundwater remains a viable resource for agricultural, industrial, and domestic use and to preserve the overall health of the aquatic ecosystem.
Requirements:
Applicability: The regulations apply broadly to any individual or entity that engages in activities potentially impacting groundwater. This includes, but is not limited to, industrial operators, waste management facilities, agricultural businesses, and construction companies. Specific attention is given to industries that handle large quantities of chemicals and other hazardous substances that pose a risk to groundwater quality.
By enforcing these regulations, Northern Ireland ensures the protection and sustainable management of its groundwater resources, critical for public health, economic activities, and environmental integrity.
The Groundwater Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 specify rigorous evidence requirements to ensure the protection of groundwater resources from pollution. These requirements are crucial for monitoring, enforcement, and compliance purposes.
Key Evidence Requirements:
These evidence requirements are designed to enable regulatory authorities to effectively oversee and manage the potential impacts of industrial and other activities on groundwater, thereby safeguarding this vital resource from pollution and degradation.
The Groundwater Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 provide specific exemptions where certain activities or situations are not subject to the full regulatory framework intended to protect groundwater from pollution. These exemptions are designed to balance environmental protection with practical considerations for small-scale or less risky activities.
Exemptions include:
These exemptions are carefully considered to ensure they do not compromise the overall goal of protecting groundwater resources, and they are typically subject to specific conditions that must still adhere to the principle of minimizing harm to the environment.
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