ECJ The directive relating to the discharge of dangerous substances into aquatic environments, included the precipitation of contaminated steam onto a water course. Pollution is defined as discharge into the water, and discharge as introduction of listed substances into the water. The contaminated steam settled upon the water and contaminated it. Not to prosecute would … Continue reading A M L Van Rouge v Dagelijks Bestuur Van Het Waterschap De Dommel (Gebr Van Aarle Bv, Third Party): ECJ 15 Oct 1999