Decree No. 20.356 regulating Law No. 1.893 on quality standards for potable water within the State of Rio de Janeiro. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Rio de Janeiro Document type Regulation Date 1994 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Potable water Standards Water supply Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Decree shall enter into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Decree regulates Law No. 1.893 on quality standards for potable water within the State of Rio de Janeiro. It consists of 9 articles and 1 Annex specifying the sanitary requirements to be satisfied by water infrastructures in order to guarantee potable water quality standards. Fines to be paid by offenders for illegal activities are specified in the Annex. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Law No. 1.893 establishing quality standards for water destined to human consumption within the State of Rio de Janeiro. Legislation | Brazil | 1991 Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Food quality control/food safety, Water supply, Potable water, Water quality standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX