38-17 Decree No. 33601-MINAE-S ─ Regulation of discharge and reuse of wastewater

Summary

This Decree approves the Regulation for the discharge and reuse of wastewater that, regardless of its origin, is discharged or reused, with the aim of protecting public health and the environment through environmentally sound wastewater management.

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Issuer

Costa Rica

Year

2006

Region

South America

Issuer (type)

Government of Costa Rica; Ministry of Environment and Energy; Ministry of Health (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Wholesale trade
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities