sec.6Environmental values for waters

sec.6 Environmental values for waters

The environmental values for waters to be enhanced or protected under this policy are— for water mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1—the environmental values stated in the document opposite the water in schedule 1 , column 2; or for other water—the environmental values stated in subsection (2) . For subsection (1) (b) , the environmental values are— for high ecological value waters—the biological integrity of an aquatic ecosystem that is effectively unmodified or highly valued; or an aquatic ecosystem used for drinking water for slightly disturbed waters—the biological integrity of an aquatic ecosystem that has effectively unmodified biological indicators, but slightly modified physical, chemical or other indicators; or for moderately disturbed waters—the biological integrity of an aquatic ecosystem that is adversely affected by human activity to a relatively small but measurable degree; or for highly disturbed waters—the biological integrity of an aquatic ecosystem that is measurably degraded and of lower ecological value than waters mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) ; or for waters that may be used to produce, or from which may be taken, aquatic foods for human consumption—the suitability of the water for— producing aquatic foods that are safe and suitable for human consumption; and having aquatic foods that are safe and suitable for human consumption taken from the water; or for waters that may be used for aquaculture—the suitability of the water for aquacultural use; or for waters that may be used for agricultural purposes—the suitability of the water for agricultural purposes; or for waters that may be used for recreation or aesthetic purposes—the suitability of the water for— primary recreational use; or secondary recreational use; or visual recreational use; or for waters that may be used for drinking water—the suitability of the water for supply as drinking water having regard to the level of treatment of the water; or for waters that may be used for industrial purposes—the suitability of the water for industrial use; or the cultural and spiritual values of the water. In this section— aquatic foods includes the following in an aquatic ecosystem— fish, shellfish and other animals; plants. cultural and spiritual values , of water, means its scientific, social or other significance to the present generation or past or future generations, including Aboriginal people or Torres Strait Islanders. primary recreational use , of water, means a use that involves the following types of contact with the water— full body contact; frequent immersion by the face and trunk; frequent contact with spray by the face where it is likely some water will be swallowed or inhaled, or come into contact with ears, nasal passages, mucous membranes or cuts in the skin. diving, swimming, surfing secondary recreational use , of water, means a use that involves the following types of contact with the water— contact in which only the limbs are regularly wet, and other contact, including the swallowing of water, is unusual; boating, fishing, wading occasional inadvertent immersion resulting from slipping or being swept into the water by a wave. visual recreational use , of water, means a use that does not ordinarily involve any contact with the water. angling from the shore, sunbathing near water s 6 amd 2022 SL No. 125 s 4 (sec.6-ssec.1) The environmental values for waters to be enhanced or protected under this policy are— for water mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1—the environmental values stated in the document opposite the water in schedule 1 , column 2; or for other water—the environmental values stated in subsection (2) . (sec.6-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (b) , the environmental values are— for high ecological value waters—the biological integrity of an aquatic ecosystem that is effectively unmodified or highly valued; or an aquatic ecosystem used for drinking water for slightly disturbed waters—the biological integrity of an aquatic ecosystem that has effectively unmodified biological indicators, but slightly modified physical, chemical or other indicators; or for moderately disturbed waters—the biological integrity of an aquatic ecosystem that is adversely affected by human activity to a relatively small but measurable degree; or for highly disturbed waters—the biological integrity of an aquatic ecosystem that is measurably degraded and of lower ecological value than waters mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) ; or for waters that may be used to produce, or from which may be taken, aquatic foods for human consumption—the suitability of the water for— producing aquatic foods that are safe and suitable for human consumption; and having aquatic foods that are safe and suitable for human consumption taken from the water; or for waters that may be used for aquaculture—the suitability of the water for aquacultural use; or for waters that may be used for agricultural purposes—the suitability of the water for agricultural purposes; or for waters that may be used for recreation or aesthetic purposes—the suitability of the water for— primary recreational use; or secondary recreational use; or visual recreational use; or for waters that may be used for drinking water—the suitability of the water for supply as drinking water having regard to the level of treatment of the water; or for waters that may be used for industrial purposes—the suitability of the water for industrial use; or the cultural and spiritual values of the water. (sec.6-ssec.3) In this section— aquatic foods includes the following in an aquatic ecosystem— fish, shellfish and other animals; plants. cultural and spiritual values , of water, means its scientific, social or other significance to the present generation or past or future generations, including Aboriginal people or Torres Strait Islanders. primary recreational use , of water, means a use that involves the following types of contact with the water— full body contact; frequent immersion by the face and trunk; frequent contact with spray by the face where it is likely some water will be swallowed or inhaled, or come into contact with ears, nasal passages, mucous membranes or cuts in the skin. diving, swimming, surfing secondary recreational use , of water, means a use that involves the following types of contact with the water— contact in which only the limbs are regularly wet, and other contact, including the swallowing of water, is unusual; boating, fishing, wading occasional inadvertent immersion resulting from slipping or being swept into the water by a wave. visual recreational use , of water, means a use that does not ordinarily involve any contact with the water. angling from the shore, sunbathing near water