Regional Legislative Decree No. 8/2010/A on the Authority for Water and Waste Services Regulation of Azores Island (IRSARA). Country/Territory Portugal Territorial subdivision Azores Document type Legislation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, I Série, No. 45, 5 March 2010, pp. 639-648. Subject Water, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Institution Waste management Data collection/reporting Freshwater pollution Water quality standards Potable water Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Regional Legislative Decree enters into force on the first day of the month following the month of its publication. Abstract This Regional Legislative Decree is composed of five Chapters divided in 38 articles. It institutes the Authority for Water and Waste Services Regulation of Azores Island (IRSARA) and regulates its main functions and competences. Special attention is paid to the control of water for human consumption and wastewater, in order to reduce risks for the health and pollution. It also provides criteria for monitoring ERSARA expenses and regulates its funding. Full text Portuguese Website www.dre.pt