Aquifer means a subsurface water bearing geologic formation from which significant quantities of water may be extracted.

As far as possible, account must be taken of the specific features of the aquifer or aquifer system concerned and the particular relations between the aquifer States, the level of their socio economic development and related factors, priorities for the utilization of the aquifer for a specific period of time, and many other factors.

Three draft articles on protection and preservation of aquifers precede an article on management.

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As explained in the second report, the draft convention is intended to cover all transboundary aquifers and aquifer systems regardless of whether or not they are related to surface waters.

Aquifer States shall, in their respective territories, utilize a transboundary aquifer or aquifer system in a manner such that the benefits to be derived from such utilization shall accrue equitably to the aquifer States concerned.

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Aquifer means a subsurface layer or layers of geological strata of sufficient porosity and permeability to allow either a flow of or the withdrawal of usable quantities of groundwater.

Aquifer means a subsurface layer or layers of rock or other geological strata of sufficient porosity and permeability to allow either a significant flow of groundwater or the abstraction of significant quantities of groundwater.

It should also be noted that an aquifer State's non exercise of its right to utilize the aquifer should not prejudice the right of the other aquifer States to utilize it on the grounds that such utilization would be inequitable.

The principle of equitable utilization provided for in paragraph 1 means the equitable allocation of benefits to be derived from aquifers among the aquifer States concerned.

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(d) The effects of the utilization of the aquifer or aquifer system in one aquifer State on other aquifer States concerned

Draft article 15 recognizes the importance of cooperation by aquifer States in managing transboundary aquifers with a view to ensuring their protection and preservation as provided for in draft articles 12 to 14 and to maximizing the benefits to the aquifer States through equitable and reasonable utilization of the aquifers.

Aquifer States shall cooperate on the basis of sovereign equality, territorial integrity, mutual benefit and good faith in order to attain reasonable utilization and adequate protection of a transboundary aquifer or aquifer system.

(a) With respect to a recharging transboundary aquifer or aquifer system, shall take into account the sustainability of such aquifer or aquifer system and shall not impair the utilization and functions of such aquifer or aquifer system

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(c) The population dependent on the aquifer or aquifer system in each aquifer State

(a) Aquifer means a permeable water bearing geological formation underlain by a less permeable layer and the water contained in the saturated zone of the formation

The permeability of the underlying layer is less (lower) than that of the geological formation in the aquifer.

Even if a domestic aquifer or aquifer system is linked to an international watercourse in the territory of a State where such an aquifer or aquifer system is located, it would fall outside the scope of the draft convention.

Thus, only transboundary aquifers and aquifer systems are covered by the draft convention and domestic aquifers and aquifer systems are excluded from its scope.

(b) Aquifer system means a series of more than two aquifers , each associated with specific geological formations, that are hydraulically connected

(c) Transboundary aquifer or transboundary aquifer system means, respectively, an aquifer or aquifer system, parts of which are situated in different States

(b) Aquifer system means a series of more than two aquifers , each associated with specific geological formations, that are hydraulically connected

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Aquifer States shall protect and preserve ecosystems within a transboundary aquifer or aquifer system.

In subparagraph (b), the expression each associated with specific geological formations is inserted to indicate that an aquifer system could consist of aquifers not only of the same geological formations but also of different geological formations.

(a) Utilization of transboundary aquifers and aquifer systems

(a) The natural condition of the aquifer or aquifer system

Aquifer Natural water bearing geological formation found below the surface of the earth.

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For the purpose of managing a particular transboundary aquifer or aquifer system, aquifer States in whose territories such an aquifer or aquifer system is located are encouraged to enter into a bilateral or regional arrangement among themselves.

The conceptual model provides information on the characteristics of the aquifer and its functioning. It includes a thorough hydrogeological evaluation of the various types of geological materials present in the aquifer. It also includes the illustration of the aquifer and its regional flow, the formulation of the water balance, the identification of recharge and discharge data, and the determination of the aquifer boundaries and its permeability and storage.

They are encouraged to establish a development plan for such aquifer or aquifer system, taking into account the agreed lifespan of such aquifer or aquifer system as well as future needs of and alternative water sources for the aquifer States.

Aquifer States shall, in undertaking other activities in their territories that have or are likely to have an impact on a transboundary aquifer or aquifer system, take all appropriate measures to prevent the causing of significant harm through that aquifer or aquifer system to other aquifer States.

In his third report (A CN.4 551 and Corr.1 and Add.1), the Special Rapporteur had proposed that recharging and non recharging aquifers should be treated differently, because different rules would apply to each category.

(e) The existing and potential utilization of the aquifer or aquifer system

(f) Non recharging aquifer means an aquifer that receives a negligible amount of contemporary water recharge.

Aquifer States shall, in their respective territories, utilize a transboundary aquifer or aquifer system in a reasonable manner and, in particular

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The water in a recharging aquifer is a renewable resource and the water in a non recharging aquifer is a non renewable resource.

Pursuant to article 8, aquifer States shall, on a regular basis, exchange readily available data and information on the condition of the transboundary aquifer or aquifer system, in particular that of a geological, hydrogeological, hydrological, meteorological and ecological nature and related to the hydrochemistry of the aquifer or aquifer system, as well as related forecasts.

(e) Recharging aquifer means an aquifer that receives a non negligible amount of contemporary water recharge