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