Decree-Law No. 8/2004 ruling on water quality and classification. País/Territorio Cabo Verde Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2004 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Boletim Oficial, No.6, I Série, 23 February 2004, pp. 83-105. Materia Agua Palabra clave Clasificación/declasificación Normas Cánon de aguas Normas sobre calidad del agua Política/planificación Monitoreo Certificación Uso industrial del agua Aguas continentales Desarrollo sostenible Agua potable Área geográphica Africa, Islas del Océano Atlántico, Atlántico Norte, Sahel, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Africa Occidental Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force 60 days after its publication. Resumen This Decree-Law, composed of 35 articles and 15 Annexes, establishes the water use criteria and quality norms as well as its classification. In particular, it regulates the control and licensing systems, the sanctions regime and the protection measures. The aim is to protect water and to improve water quality for human consumption. The Annexes provide technical information and the required chemical values/parameters for all kinds of water. Texto completo Portugués