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Law No. 11.172 establishing the State Policy on Sanitation.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Bahia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Effluent waste water/discharge Environmental planning Freshwater pollution Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Pollution control Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention Environmental standards Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment Potable water Water rights
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 7 Chapters, establishes the State Policy on Sanitation to be applied within the State of Bahia. This Policy specifies actions, services and works aimed at reaching increasing levels of environmental sanitation through potable water supply, water disposal, health promotion, etc. In particular, the Government of Bahia must promote the environmental safety, through policies, actions and supply basic services for all. It establishes the right for everyone to an adequate and improving environmental safety through preventive and mitigating measures to overcome potentially harmful activities.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.mpba.mp.br