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Law No. 6.314 providing for the preservation of the natural deposits of groundwater of the State of São Paulo.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
São Paulo
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Groundwater Policy/planning Polluter pays principle Pollution control Waste disposal Waste domestic sources Hazardous waste Industrial water use Inland waters Ecosystem preservation Environmental planning 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 its publication.
Abstract

This Law, composed of 12 articles, rules for the preservation of the natural deposits of groundwater of the State of São Paulo. The Law requires a rational use and the introduction of pollution prevention measures. In particular, the Law recalls for the preservation of groundwater physical, biological and chemical equilibrium in relation to other natural watercourses. Moreover, it regulates the management of all waste residues deriving from industrial and agricultural activities potentially dangerous for groundwater pollution. Finally, it regulates the hydro-geological assessments to be undertaken for using groundwater for irrigation and other purposes.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.ambiente.sp.gov.br