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Decree No. 39.514 creating the Programme for Optimizing the Priority Use of Water Resources (Poupa DF) within the direct and indirect public administration bodies, municipalities and foundations.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Distrito Federal
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Recycling/reuse Rainwater Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Waterworks Sustainable development
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree, consisting of 12 articles divided into four Chapters, creates the Programme for Optimizing the Priority Use of Water Resources (Poupa DF) within the direct and indirect public administration bodies, municipalities and foundations. Poupa DF Programme will be implemented in the public buildings occupied by the bodies and specified entities whether they are themselves or third parties. Poupa DF aims to perform the following activities: promote the progressive reduction of water consumption through planned actions; consolidate a culture of the efficient use of water in public buildings; promote the conservation of water in public buildings through the use of rainwater and the reuse of greywaters.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.sema.df.gov.br