Law No. 8.229 creating the Programme for Potable Water. Pays/Territoire Brésil Sous-division territoriale Rio de Janeiro Type du document Législation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Alimentation et nutrition, Eau Mot clé Politique/planification Eau potable Planification environnementale Approvisionnement en eau Dessalement de l'eau Aire géographique Amazone, Amériques, Amérique latine et Caraïbes, Atlantique Nord, Amérique du Sud, Atlantique Sud Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Résumé This Law creates the Programme for Potable Water within the State of Rio de Janeiro. The Programme will define, among others, the conditions for systemic monitoring of networks; investments in macro and micro measurement with registration and hydrometry of all water intakes; identification and elimination of commercial and physical losses and diversified extension of water sources, including aquifers and desalination of sea water. The Executive Power, through studies of specialized professionals, will evaluate the viable method for the desalination of sea water, prioritizing low cost and environmental preservation. In order to carry out the objectives of this Programme, the State must create mechanisms to ensure the realization of agreements between the State, municipalities and private initiative. Texte intégral Portugais Site web leisestaduais.com.br