Law No. 9.433 creating the National Water Resources Policy, the National Water Resources Management System, regulating Section XIX, Article 21 of the Federal Constitution.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Framework law Freshwater resources management Authorization/permit Irrigation Water rights Water supply Potable water Institution Standards Freshwater pollution Offences/penalties Integrated management Pollution control Indigenous peoples

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 date of publication.

Abstract

This Law creates the National Policy of Water Resources, the National System for the Management of Water Resources and regulates point XIX of article 21 of the Federal Constitution. The Act consists of 57 articles specifying the policy to be applied in order to guarantee water quality standards and constant supply to water users. It concerns: projects, programs and costs of water uses, irrigation, water captation, water discharge requirements, obligations of user, etc. It also creates the National System for Water Resources Management, a national administration entitled for collecting data and carrying out research and control on water quality and quantity. It lists composition, competencies and duties of the aforementioned national administration. This Act also establishes controls to be carried out by competent authority and sanctions to be paid by offenders for unauthorized water use.

Full text

Portuguese

Website

www.planalto.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 5.440 on water quality control and information for water supply systems.

Legislation | Brazil | 2005

Keyword: Water quality standards, Water supply, Inspection, Access-to-information, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of 3 December 2003 creating the Committee for the Hydrological Sub-Basin of River “Verde Grande”.

Legislation | Brazil | 2003

Keyword: River basin institution, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution No. 5 implementing Water Policy Act No. 9.433.

Legislation | Brazil | 2000

Keyword: Institution, River basin institution, Freshwater resources management, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of 5 June 2012 creating the Committee of the Hydrographical Basin of Paranapanema River, within the State of Paraná and São Paulo.

Legislation | Brazil | 2012

Keyword: Institution, Dispute settlement, Irrigation, Royalties/fees, Water rights, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 4.895 establishing conditions for using water areas for aquaculture purposes.

Legislation | Brazil | 2003

Keyword: Aquaculture, Standards, Authorization/permit, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 9.335 creating the Rio Parnaíba River Basin Committee, with an area of activity located in the states of Piauí, Maranhão and Ceará.

Legislation | Brazil | 2018

Keyword: River basin institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater resources management, Authorization/permit, Institution, Integrated management, Water charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution CNRH No. 58 approving the National Water Resources Plan.

Legislation | Brazil | 2006

Keyword: Environmental planning, Freshwater resources management, Procedural matters, Water rights, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Sustainable development, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 9.984 creating the National Water and Basic Sanitation Agency (ANA).

Legislation | Brazil | 2000 (2023)

Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater resources management, Water rights, Environmental planning, Sustainable use, Water charges, Water quality standards, Waterworks, Sewerage, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 12.234 on the National Policy on Dam Safety.

Legislation | Brazil | 2010

Keyword: Water conservation zone, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX