Decree No. 79.367 establishing quality standards for potable water. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 1977 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Food quality control/food safety Potable water Hygiene/sanitary procedures Standards Water quality standards Water supply 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 publication. Abstract This Decree establishes quality standards for potable water. It consists of 11 articles establishing that water standards shall be regulated under the competence of the Ministry of Health. Full text Portuguese