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National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)

Chapter 4 : Use of Water

Part 5 : Controlled activities

37. Controlled activity

 

(1) The following are controlled activities:
(a) irrigation of any land with waste or water containing waste generated through any industrial activity or by a waterwork;
(b) an activity aimed at the modification of atmospheric precipitation;
(c) a power generation activity which alters the flow regime of a water resource;
(d) intentional recharging of an aquifer with any waste or water containing waste; and
(e) an activity which has been declared as such under section 38.

 

(2) No person may undertake a controlled activity unless such person is authorised to do so by or under this Act.