Municipalities

There is little doubt that the tightening of an already stripped system will have dramatic consequences for industry and municipalities in rural areas.

Many municipalities have reduced chlorination and now also use ultraviolet light to sanitize the public supply of drinking water.

Brazil is partitioned into states, which in turn are partitioned into municipalities.

City officials are allowing public pools to stay open longer and municipalities are issuing advisories to inform the public about how best to deal with the heat.

Local municipalities are obliged to use the fund for food, medicines and other essential goods for citizens of the poorest segments of Italian society.