Law No. 6.280 creating the Programme for rainwater harvesting. País/Territorio Brasil Subdivisión territorial Piauí Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2012 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen., Agua Palabra clave Erosión Inundación Agua de lluvia Política/planificación Captación de agua Derechos de agua Área geográphica Amazona, Americas, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, América del Sur, Atlántico Sur Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Resumen This Law, consisting of 7 articles, creates the Programme for rainwater harvesting, collected through roof, terrace and uncovered pavement. This Programme aims at reducing the speed of rainwater flow towards the hydrographical basins in order to control water floods and to contribute to a sustainable access to water resources for non-potable human consumption. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.diariooficial.pi.gov.br