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Regulation/GM/No. 0013 classifying domestic water courses in order to protect their quality.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
1976
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Classification/declassification Inland waters Standards Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of publication.
Abstract

This Regulation divides in 4 classes domestic water courses in order to protect their quality, which is measured using determined parameters. It consists of 25 articles specifying water intended for: a) domestic use, without prior or with little treatment (Class 1);b) domestic use, after conventional treatment; c) irrigation of horticulture or fruiting plants; d) primary contact recreation (swimming, water skiing and diving) (2); e) the protection of fish in general, and other flora and fauna; f) use by wildlife for drinking purposes (3); g) domestic use, after heavy treatment; h) navigation; i) scenic purposes; l) industrial use, irrigation and less demanding uses (4).

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