Law No. 14.572 regulating the rational use and re-utilisation of water in buildings of the State of Pernambuco. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Pernambuco Document type Legislation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Rainwater Recycling/reuse Environmental standards Waste domestic sources Waste prevention Standards Protection of environment Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Sustainable use Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force after 180 days after its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 3 Chapters, establishes rules for the rational use and re-utilisation of water in buildings in the State of Pernambuco. It establishes necessary measures for the following purposes: conservation, water waste reduction and the use of alternative sources for the harvesting and exploitation of water in buildings, as well as user awareness about its importance to healthy life. The Law is divided as follows: Norms (Chap. I); Rational use and re-utilisation of waters (Chap. II); Final provisions (Chap. III). Full text Portuguese Website www.normasbrasil.com.br References - Legislation Implemented by Law No. 15.630 providing for the rainwater harvesting system installation for treatment and reuse of water used in the car wash services. Legislation | Brazil | 2015 Keyword: Rainwater, Recycling/reuse, Waterworks, Industrial water use, Transport/storage, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX