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Resolution No. 157 regulating the introduction of liquid effluent containing substances which are not degradable.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Paraíba
Document type
Regulation
Date
1982
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Standards Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of publication.
Abstract

This Resolution regulates the introduction of liquid effluent containing substances which are not degradable and have a high degree of toxicity, resulting from any industrial activity, shall comply, for protection of the health, safety and well-being of the populations who use the water in Paraiba do Sul River as a supply source, with the standards, criteria and directives established by this Regulation. It consists of 3 articles and 1 annex prohibiting the introduction of final industrial flow which contains the following carcinogenic substances. A list of prohibited substances is attached in annex.

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