Since the colonial period, it was mandatory for cities to be founded near a river, and it was mandatory for their central square to have a quality water fountain. However, with the passage of time, urban planning led to buildings being moved away from water bodies due to their high level of pollution. Rivers and streams were used as garbage dumps, but in the 21st century, civil society is demanding the recovery of these spaces to exercise its right to the city and for the intrinsic and ecosystemic value of rivers. And the courts, through their decisions, are trying to generate alternatives for sustainable urban models.