Decree-Law No. 84/90 approving the Regulation for spring water exploitation. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1990 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 63/90 (I Series), 16 March 1990, pp. 1242-1244. Subject Water Keyword Water conservation zone Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Potable water Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree-Law approves the Regulation for spring water exploitation. It consists of 19 articles specifying the requirements to be met in order to obtain an authorization to exploit spring water. It establishes water conservation zone, administrative proceedings, environmental protection and sanctions to be paid for illegal activity. Full text Portuguese