Decree-Law No. 8/2004 ruling on water quality and classification.
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
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.
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Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force 60 days after its publication.
Notes
Articles 59-68 and 91 of the Legislative Decree No. 14/97 of 1 July, are applicable to the administrative offences provided for in this Decree-Law.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Boletim Oficial, No.6, I Série, 23 February 2004, pp. 83-105.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto-Lei n. 8/2004 - Estabelece os critérios e normas de qualidade da água e sua classificação.