Law No. 1.456 of 12/12/2017 on the Environmental Code

This broad law regulates a diverse array of water and sanitation domains. The law sets water quality, along with various other environmental quality standards, creates prohibitions on water pollution, and regulates the disposal of effluent discharge into the environment. Moreover, it establishes protocols for environmental and water quality monitoring. Finally, it addresses potential nuisances by creating standards for sanitation infrastructure and regulating hazardous wastes, which include wastes from healthcare facilities.