Nigeria - 2011 - Infrastructure and Construction

National Environment (Surface and Groundwater Quality Control) Regulations, 2011

Ministry of Infrastructure, Nigeria

The purpose of these regulations is to restore, enhance and preserve the physical, chemical and biological integrity of the nation’s surface waters, and to maintain existing water uses. The regulations provide for the protection of surface waters from pollutants so that the waters shall be protected, used, developed, conserved and managed.

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Department of Planning Research and Statistics

Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment

Office of the Minister of State for Environment

Office of the Minister of Environment

Federal Executive Council

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National Environment (Surface and Groundwater Quality Control) Regulations, 2011 Current Version

January 2022

The purpose of these regulations is to restore, enhance and preserve the physical, chemical and biological integrity of the nation’s surface waters, and to maintain existing water uses. The regulations provide for the protection of surface waters from pollutants so that the waters shall be protected, used, developed, conserved and managed.

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