Law No. 6.977 establishing the State Policy on Sanitation. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Sergipe Document type Legislation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Environmental planning Pollution control Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention Policy/planning Water supply Potable water Freshwater pollution Sewerage Effluent waste water/discharge 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 5 Chapters, establishes the State Policy on Sanitation to be applied within the State of Sergipe. This Policy specifies actions, services and works aimed at reaching increasing levels of environmental sanitation through potable water supply, water disposal, health promotion, etc. In particular, the Government of Sergipe must promote the environmental safety, through policies, actions and supply basic services for all. It establishes the right for everyone to an adequate and improving environmental safety through preventive and mitigating measures to overcome potentially harmful activities. Full text Portuguese Website www.sedurb.se.gov.br