Law No. 3.183 on management, protection and conservation of groundwater. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Mato Grosso do Sul Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Basic legislation Groundwater Water conservation zone Water quality standards Pollution control Freshwater pollution Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 7 Chapters, establishes management, protection and conservation measures of groundwater within the State of Mato Grosso do Sul. It prescribes the requirements to be satisfied in order to perform the above mentioned activities and use their water resources. It specifies terms and conditions for groundwater therapeutic or commercial use. Regulation of groundwater use is under the competenc of the State Secretariat of the Environment Meio and Water Resource (SEMA). Full text Portuguese Website www.soleis.adv.br