Law No. 13.199 establishing the State Water Policy. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Minas Gerais Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Basic legislation Policy/planning Water quality standards Water rights Water supply Pollution control Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Priorities Sustainable use 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 8 Chapters, establishes the State Water Policy. The Water Policy aims at the following aspects: right of access to water resources for all, with priority to public water supply and for ecosystem protection purposes; integrated management of water resources with multiple use; recognition of water resources as a natural ecological, social, and economic value, which use must be guided by the principles of the sustainable development; adoption of the hydrographical basin, see Full text Portuguese Website www.soleis.adv.br References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 41.578 regulating the State Water Policy. Legislation | Brazil | 2001 Keyword: Policy/planning, Water quality standards, Water rights, Sustainable development, Pollution control, Priorities Source: FAO, FAOLEX