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Law No. 6.280 creating the Programme for rainwater harvesting.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Piauí
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Erosion Flood Rainwater Policy/planning Water abstraction 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 articles, creates the Programme for rainwater harvesting, collected through roof, terrace and uncovered pavement. This Programme aims at reducing the speed of rainwater flow towards the hydrographical basins in order to control water floods and to contribute to a sustainable access to water resources for non-potable human consumption.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.diariooficial.pi.gov.br