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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