Water pollution law is the most developed of the pollution control systems. This title contains a comprehensive account of water and waste legislation plus a detailed interpretation of the relevant statutory provisions and associated case law.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 regulation of water quality standards, water pollution control, fisheries, navigation, flood, coastal protection and marine pollution with a wide range of water pollution offencesThe detailed treatment of the issues involved will enable environmental and energy law practitioners to feel confident in what is a complicated area of law.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Environmental Law online service.

Examines the impact of Brexit

What is environmental Law ?Key concepts of environmental LawPrinciples of Environmental regimesWasteWater, flooding and drainageWildlife and habitat conservationRegulatory Authorities and EnforcementEnvironmental NGOsCriminal and Civil SanctionsCivil Law - nuisance, negligenceTypes of Environmental LiabilityRemediation requirementsA requirement to comply with a notice servedLiability under civil law