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

General Authorisations in terms of Section 39 of the National Water Act

Purchase

Wastewater storage dams and wastewater disposal sites must be located—

a)	outside of a watercourse;

b)	above the 100 year flood line, or alternatively, more than 100 metres from the edge of a water resource or a borehole which is utilised for drinking water or stock watering; and

c)	on land that is not, or does not overlie, a Major Aquifer (identification of a Major Aquifer will be provided by the Department upon written request).