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Flood protection structures


Definition:

Flood protection structures are understood as:

a) Diversion canals,

b) River training jetties

c) Detention basins,

d) Artificial flood protection reservoirs,

e) Dry flood protection reservoirs,

f) Flood walls,

g) Regulating structures,

h) Flood gates and storm surge gates,

i) Breakwaters,

j) Shore protection structures.


Source:
  • Act of 20 July 2017, New Water Law
    Place of publication: (Dz. U. z 2025 r. poz. 960, z późn. zm.)

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GUS – Departament Rolnictwa i Środowiska
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