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

Notices

Revision of General Authorisation for the taking and storing of water

6. General conditions

 

1. The water that is taken in terms of this authorisation may only be taken at a rate that is not excessive in relation to the capacity of the water resource and the needs of other users.

 

2. A water user who takes surface water at more than 5 litres per second or who takes groundwater at more than 2 litres per second on a property or piece of land in terms of this authorisation must measure and record the volume of water that is taken. The volume of water taken must be measured and recorded at the end of each month. The volume of water stored must be measured and recorded at the end of each month. The records must be kept for a minimum of five years and must be made available to officials of the responsible authority upon request.

 

3. The water taken and stored in terms of this authorisation must be used efficiently.

 

4. The water user must investigate and apply all reasonable water conservation measures.