Law No. 6.134 on the preservation of natural groundwater deposits in the State of São Paulo and other provisions. País/Territorio Brasil Subdivisión territorial São Paulo Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1998 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agua Palabra clave Aguas subterráneas Control de la contaminación Zona de conservación de aguas Efluente de aguas residuales/vertido Contaminación de las aguas dulces Área geográphica Amazona, Americas, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, América del Sur, Atlántico Sur Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of publication. Resumen 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. Texto completo Inglés/Portugués Página web www.saneamento.sp.gov.br Referencias - Legislación Implementado por 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. Legislación | Brasil | 1991 Palabra clave: Aguas subterráneas, Control de la contaminación, Zona de conservación de aguas, Efluente de aguas residuales/vertido, Infracciones/sanciones, Residuos sólidos, Gestión de desechos, Prevención de residuos, Contaminación de las aguas dulces, Registro, Autorización/permiso, Concesión Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX