Disposal of water from animal transport vehicles
- Permit or other obligation
- Nationwide except the Åland Islands
- Public service
Disposal of water from animal transport vehicles
Many contagious animal diseases spread from country to country through animal transport. Fish and crayfish are transported in tanks, and the water in the tanks can carry pathogens of many diseases. This is why the water cannot be released into the environment.
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How can I get authorised to dispose of water from animal transport vehicles?
You can seek authorisation for your water disposal facility by writing to your nearest Regional State Administrative Agency.
Your application should include
- contact information for yourself and your water disposal facility, i.e.◦name,
- address,
- telephone number,
- email address, and
- business ID,
- a description of your operation, and
- a description of the safeguards that you have introduced to prevent the spread of animal diseases.
Send your application to the competent Regional State Administrative Agency’s registry.
Remember to also let the competent Regional State Administrative Agency know of any material changes in your business.
To whom and on what terms
Where can water from animal transport vehicles be disposed of?
Water disposal facilities are authorised by Regional State Administrative Agencies. The criteria for authorisation are that
• procedures are in place for refilling tanks and disposing of used water in a manner that prevents the spread of contagious animal diseases and
• the facility is not located in the immediate vicinity of natural bodies of water that could be contaminated in the process.
There are currently no authorised water disposal facilities in Finland.
Who is the competent enforcement authority for water disposal facilities?
Water disposal facilities can be inspected by local authority veterinary officers. The objective of inspections is to check that the operation complies with the description given in the application as well as any terms and conditions specified in the authorisation.
Background information
Animal Diseases Act (441/2013)