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Decree No. 5.440 on water quality control and information for water supply systems.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water quality standards Water supply Inspection Access-to-information Potable water
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 date of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree, composed of 6 articles and one Annex, establishes the procedures on water quality control in water supply systems. Moreover, the Decree defines the procedures and instruments for providing information to consumers on the quality of water for human consumption purposes. The Annex provides the Technical Regulation on the mechanisms and instruments for providing information to consumers on water quality for human consumption.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.planalto.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 9.433 creating the National Water Resources Policy, the National Water Resources Management System, regulating Section XIX, Article 21 of the Federal Constitution.

Legislation | Brazil | 1997 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Freshwater resources management, Authorization/permit, Irrigation, Water rights, Water supply, Potable water, Institution, Standards, Freshwater pollution, Offences/penalties, Integrated management, Pollution control, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX