pollution

Defined in Article 3, Directive 2010/75/EU

Definitions over time (2)

1. 04/08/2024 – today applies on 12/11/2026 Article 3, Directive 2010/75/EU Scope: Whole act

   For the purposes of this Directive the following definitions shall apply:

   ‘pollution’ means the direct or indirect introduction, as a result of human activity, of substances, vibrations, heat, noise or odours into air, water or land, which can be harmful to human health or the quality of the environment, result in damage to material property, or impair or interfere with amenities and other legitimate uses of the environment;

2. 06/01/2011 – 04/08/2024 Article 3, Directive 2010/75/EU Scope: Whole act

   For the purposes of this Directive the following definitions shall apply:

   ‘pollution’ means the direct or indirect introduction, as a result of human activity, of substances, vibrations, heat or noise into air, water or land which may be harmful to human health or the quality of the environment, result in damage to material property, or impair or interfere with amenities and other legitimate uses of the environment;

Used in (60 places in 40 provisions on 12/11/2026)

Directive 2010/75/EU (60 in 40)

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