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04/14/2015
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A new law implemented in the city of São Paulo requires gas stations and car washes in the capital city to have systems to reuse water from vehicle washing. The bill was endorsed by Mayor Fernando Haddad (PT) and published on Tuesday (14) in the Official Gazette of the municipality.
Law No. 16,160 creates the Water Reuse Program in stations and car washes. The text states that these trades should "install systems and unique equipment for collection, treatment and storage of water, aiming to reuse in activities which allow the use of non-potable water quality." (Photo: Press Release / Prudemplast)
Fine of R$ 1000
The penalty for those who disrespect the measure is R$ 1000 and can be folded for repeat offenders. Establishments that do not fit even after being fined may lose their business license.
The law still needs to be regulated and provides for a period of 120 days for that to happen. Have the deadline for the new measures go into effect is 180 days as from this Tuesday.
Law 529
The Municipality of São Paulo approved in early March the bill 529 2014 laying down fines for those who wash the sidewalk with treated or drinking water. The project also depends on the sanction of the mayor Fernando Haddad. (Photo: (photo: Reinaldo Khanate / UOL)
The text establishes three stages of punishment for those who are caught wasting treated water: warning, fine of R$ 250 and, for repeat offenders, fine of R$ 500. The original text, which provided fine of $ 1000, was replaced by this new version.
Mayor Fernando Haddad has said that the measure is educational, and that the most important penalty is applied by us for those who increase the demand on water bill.
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