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Resolution Conama No. 357 providing the classification of water bodies and the related environmental guidelines.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Classification/declassification Effluent waste water/discharge Water quality standards Standards Environmental planning
Geographical area
Americas, South America
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication.
Abstract

This Resolution, composed of 50 Articles, provides the classification of water bodies and the related environmental guidelines. Moreover, it defines the main conditions for effluent release. The resolution is structured in the following Chapters: (I) Definitions; (II) Water Bodies Classification (divided in three sections – freshwater, salted water, swamp water); (III) quality requirements and conditions for water bodies according to their classification; (IV) Effluent standards and conditions;

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.mct.gov.br