The Department of the Environment is responsible for the conservation of water resources under the Water Act NI 1972 and for protecting water standards both inland and coastal waters. The Department must consider the needs of industry, agriculture, protection of fisheries, public health, preservation of immunity, and conservation of flora and fauna. The Department may […]
The Surface Waters Dangerous Substances Classification Regulation requires the Department to establish water quality objectives for dangerous substances as laid down in the EU Directive on Dangerous Substances. It must classify inland freshwaters, coastal waters, and territorial waters. The requirements are also reflected in the Department’s powers in relation to water quality objectives. The groundwater […]
The Clean Air (NI) Order 1981 is administered by the district council and is based on the Clean Air Act (NI) 1964. It is an offence to emit dark smoke from a chimney of a building. Smoke includes soot, ash, grit, and gritty particles emitted in smoke. There is a technical definition of dark smoke. […]
Prior to 1997, air pollution regulation in Northern Ireland was governed by the Alkali Works Regulation Act 1906, as amended. Industries were required to register annually with the Alkali and Radiochemical Inspector within the Department of the Environment service. These industries were obligated to employ the best practicable means for preventing the emission of pollutants […]