Resolution CONAMA No. 274 defining coastal bathing water criteria for Brazilian Waters. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Sea, Water Keyword Marine pollution Pollution control Classification/declassification Marine area Environmental standards Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Inland waters Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Resolution, consisting of 15 articles, defines coastal bathing water criteria for Brazilian Waters. Considering that the classification of fresh, brackish and salt waters is essential to the upholding of quality levels and indicators in order to safeguard water quality; Considering the need to create tools in order to evaluate the evolution of water quality in relation to levels that have been established for swimming in Brazilian waters and thereby create the necessary conditions for prima Full text Portuguese Website www.mma.gov.br References - Legislation Amends Resolution Conama No. 20 establishing a classification of fresh, brackish and marine waters. Legislation | Brazil | 1986 | Repealed Keyword: Pollution control, Classification/declassification, Marine area, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX