Decree No. 4/2020 regulating the criteria and parameters for monitoring the quality of irrigation water. Country/Territory Cabo Verde Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial, I Série, No. 24, 2 March 2020. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Water Keyword Irrigation Monitoring Water quality standards Agricultural development Freshwater resources management Water abstraction Water desalination Water supply Waterworks Well sinking/boreholes Rainwater Geographical area Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day after its publication. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 9 articles and two Annexes, regulates the criteria and parameters for monitoring the quality of irrigation water, including surface or underground water, desalinated water, recovered rainwater or treated wastewater. It aims at meeting or complementing the water needs of agricultural crops, forests, ornamental, nurseries, lawns and other green spaces, prior to the addition of fertilizer. Waters of superficial origin include those obtained from reservoirs, lakes and streams. Waters of underground origin include those obtained from boreholes, springs or wells. Treated rainwater include water collected from rainfall or runoff, as well as treated wastewater, from water produced in accordance with the rules on the collection and treatment of wastewater. In addition, for irrigation purposes it can be used as well desalinated waters produced in accordance with the standards relating to the desalination of sea water and brackish water from saline wells and boreholes. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Implements Legislative Decree No. 3/2015 approving the Water and Sanitation Code (CAS). Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2015 Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Institution, Water supply, Water rights, Irrigation, Right to water, Authorization/permit, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Offences/penalties, Water quality standards, Surface water, Sustainable use, Groundwater, Royalties/fees, Pollution control, Human rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX