Law No. 6.314 providing for the preservation of the natural deposits of groundwater of the State of São Paulo. País/Territorio Brasil Subdivisión territorial São Paulo Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1988 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agua Palabra clave Legislación básica Aguas subterráneas Política/planificación Principio contaminador-pagador Control de la contaminación Eliminación de desechos Residuos domésticos Residuos peligrosos Uso industrial del agua Aguas continentales Conservación del ecosistema Planificación ambiental 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 its publication. Resumen 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. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.ambiente.sp.gov.br