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 Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Groundwater Pollution control Water conservation zone Effluent waste water/discharge 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 date of publication. Abstract This Law provides for the preservation of natural groundwater deposits in the State of São Paulo. Without prejudice to the provisions of specific acts of legislation in force, the preservation of the natural groundwater deposits of the State of São Paulo shall be governed by the provisions of the present Law and regulations derived therefrom. The preservation and conservation of such water involves rational use, adoption of measures against its pollution and maintenance of the physical, chemical and biological equilibrium with respect to other natural resources. For the purposes of the present Law, pollution shall mean any alteration of the physical, chemical and biological properties of groundwater, that may cause harm to the health, safety and welfare of the population, jeopardize their use for agricultural, industrial, commercial and recreational purposes, and cause damage to natural flora and fauna. Spring wells must be provided with adequate devices to prevent wastes, being subject to penalty those who are responsible and who do not take the necessary measures. Full text Portuguese/English Website www.saneamento.sp.gov.br References - Legislation Implemented by 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 | 1991 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX