Decree No. 253/979 - Rules to prevent environmental pollution through water control

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This regulation attempts to prevent water pollution by establishing standards/regulations based on the classification of the body of water, determined by its predominant use.

Applicable countryUruguay
Topic
Subtopics
Water quality standards
Pollutant disposal in water sources
Effluent wastewater disposal
Original publication9 May 1979
Entered into force9 May 1979
Latest update9 May 1979
Available languages
Spanish Decreto Nº 253/979 - Normas para prevenir la contaminación ambiental mediante el control de las aguas