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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