Decree No. 32.955 regulating Law No. 6.134 on the preservation of natural groundwater deposits in the State of São Paulo and other provisions. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision São Paulo Document type Regulation Date 1991 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Groundwater Pollution control Water conservation zone Effluent waste water/discharge Offences/penalties Solid waste Waste management Waste prevention Freshwater pollution Registration Authorization/permit Concession Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 50 articles divided into six Chapters, regulates Law n. 6.134 of 2 June 1988 providing for the preservation of the natural deposits of groundwater in the State of São Paulo. The groundwater will have a permanent programme of conservation and protection, aiming at its best and rational use. The following actions are included in the management of groundwater: I - assessment of groundwater resources and the planning of their rational use; II - granting and inspection of the rights of use of these waters and III - implementation of measures relating to the conservation of groundwater resources. In the administration of groundwater, its interconnection with the surface water and interactions observed in the hydrological cycle shall always be taken into account. The requirements and restrictions contained in this decree do not apply to stations destined exclusively to the domestic, residential or rural users, subject, however, to the supervision of accredited public agents, regarding health and safety conditions. Full text English Website www.al.sp.gov.br References - Legislation Implements Law No. 6.134 on the preservation of natural groundwater deposits in the State of São Paulo and other provisions. Legislation | Brazil | 1998 Keyword: Groundwater, Pollution control, Water conservation zone, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree No. 63.261 amending Decree No. 32.955 regulating Law No. 6.134 on the preservation of natural groundwater deposits in the State of São Paulo and other provisions. Legislation | Brazil | 2018 Keyword: Groundwater, Pollution control, Water conservation zone, Effluent waste water/discharge, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX