Law No. 1.248 creating the State Department for Potable Water and Sanitation (DEAS). Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Acre Document type Legislation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Institution Water supply Sewerage Waste disposal Potable water Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 13 articles, creates the State Department for Potable Water and Sanitation (DEAS). This Law establishes composition and duties of this institution aiming at the distribution and of water public services, including potable water supply and water discharge sanitation. Full text Portuguese Website www.aleac.net References - Legislation Amended by Law No. 1.965 amending Law No. 1.248 on the State Department for Potable Water and Sanitation (DEAS). Legislation | Brazil | 2007 Keyword: Institution, Water quality standards, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water supply, Potable water Source: FAO, FAOLEX