South africas water law dispensation has changed dramatically with the promulgation of the national water act 36 of 1998. Version 3final 41100 national norms and standards for domestic water and sanitation services. The government of south africa enacted new legislation relating to water resources at the end of 1998. National water act, 1998 centre for environmental rights. Environmental in a calabash introduction the national water act regulates the manner in which persons obtain the right to use water, and it provides for the just and equitable utilisation of water resources. Canadian council of ministers of the environment, canada wide strategy for the management of wastewater effluent, ottawa, february 2009, online.
Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. The national water act completely replaced previous water law and introduced several new measures. Preamble recognizing that water is a scarce and unevenly distributed national resource which. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. To establish the namibia water corporation limited. The first related to a need to clarify within the text of the nwa the meaning of existing water use. Generally water is issued to individual users by the relevant water corporation, via a water share or a licence. In addition to the licences that are formally issued, the water act enables users to take water for domestic and stock purposes from a range of surface water and groundwater sources without a licence. A regulators perspective on ucg and other unconventional natural gas production national water act, 1998 act no. Safe drinking water act house office of the legislative counsel. Briefing documents handed out department progress in implementing the national water act 1998.
The national water act regulates the manner in which persons obtain the right to use water, and it provides for the just and equitable utilisation of water resources. Enviroleg cc national water act p 5 recognising that while water is a natural resource that belongs to all people, the discriminatory laws and practices of the past have prevented equal access to water, and use of water resources. The first phase of regulation development included the following regulations. National norms and standards for domestic water and sanitation services. The national water act amendment bill, b 5399 after the committee adopted a motion of desirability, the chairperson requested the department to go through the new amendment bill. Water affairs and forestry portfolio committee 11 february 2004 implementation of the national water act 1998. National water act, 1998 361998 revision of general. The minister of water and sanitation has in terms of section 26 of the national water act, 1998 act no. Sep 02, 2014 this is the current version and applies as from 1 september 2014, i. Regulations made under the water act, 1956 that are still applicable despite the repeal of that act regulations for the erection, enlargement, operation and registration of water care works 27 december 1985 regulations in terms of section 9c 6 of the water act, 1956, relating to dams with a safety risk 25 july 1986.
The minister of water and sanitation has, under section 261k and 416 of the national water act, 1998 act no. It also prohibits any abuse of a dominant market position. Pdf integrated water resource management in complex systems. National water commission means the national water commission that was established by section 6 of the national water commission act 2004. The wsa is the principal law for managing the diversion and use of water resources. The strategy is a requirement in terms of the nwa and sets out the strategic direction for water resources management with particular focus on priorities and objectives for the period 20. Part 2amendment of the water act 1989 water amendment governance and other reforms act 2012 no. Interpretation and definitions application of water use licence 2. To provide for fundamental reform of the law relating to water resources. The minister of water affairs and forestry has, under the powers vested in him by section 261 b, g and i of the national water act, act no. Adv mathipa explained that the bill had two key aims. Enviroleg cc national water act p 1 national water act. The water services act of 1997 provides a framework for local government, with support from national government, to provide affordable, efficient and sustainable water services. Water resources act 1998 no 63 act legislation register.
Workshop on blue economy data driven integrated management of water resources and wa. Ofwat shares enforcement powers in relation to the water and sewerage sectors with the competition and markets authority cma. Related applications links back to purpose of the national water act. In addition to the licences that are formally issued, the water act enables users to take water for domestic and stock purposes from a range of surface water and groundwater sources without a. National water act 36 of 1998 centre for environmental. The following is a list of the regulations made under the water act that are filed as alberta regulations under the regulations act. Namibia water corporation act 12 of 1997 namibia legal.
We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. The competition act 1998 prohibits any agreements between businesses that prevent, restrict or distort competition. This act may be cited as the national water commission shorttitle. Water act 2014 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 29 february 2020. The sdwa requires epa to establish national primary drinking water regulations npdwrs for. The department of water affairs and forestry has overhauled the policy and legislation governing water resources, water services and forestry in south africa.
Forestry, and duly authorised in terms of section 63 of the national water act, 1998 act no. Whereas previous legislation, particularly the water act 1973, had focused on providing a single unifying body with responsibility for all waterrelated function within a river basin or series of river basins, this. Whereas previous legislation, particularly the water act 1973, had focused on providing a single unifying body with responsibility for all water related function within a river basin or series of river basins, this. Amended by national water amendment act 27 of 2014 from 2 sept 2014. Epa has established protective drinking water standards for more than 90 contaminants, including drinking water regulations issued since the. Through note above and below at the bottom of each page of the pdf version and reflects current law. The previous distinction between public and private water has been abolished and the minister of water affairs and.
Namibia water corporation act 12 of 1997 namibia legal database. Liability for water flows liability regime comparison. Amendment and cancellation of registration under s18 of former act. The national water act forms a duet with the water services act in regard to the water management regime in the republic. Na tlonal water commission 3 the national water commission act acts 10 of 1963, 32 of 1965, 32 of 1973, 36 of 1995 3rd sch. The national government has overall responsibility for and authority over water resource management. See act for commencement dates revision of general authorisations in terms of section 39 of the national water act, 1998 act no. Water act alberta queens printer government of alberta. The water services act provides the mechanisms for ensuring that all south africans have access to a basic water supply. Therefore a person can only be entitled to use water if the use is permissible under the act. Certificate as to land taken over by another body part 16transitional, validation and other provisionswater and catchment legislation amendment act 2019 division 1serviced property, transitional and validation provisions 335. The national water commission was abolished by the national water commission abolition act 2015. This includes the equitable allocation and beneficial use of water in the public interest.
Regulations made under the water act, 1956 that are still applicable despite the repeal of that act regulations for the erection, enlargement, operation and registration of water care works 27 december 1985 regulations in terms of section 9c 6 of the water act, 1956, relating to. This is the current version and applies as from 1 september 2014, i. National water act 36 of 1998 centre for environmental rights. National environmental management act no 107 of 1998 assented to. Transitional provisionswater irrigation farm dams act 2002 334. The purpose of this act is to ensure that the nations water resources are protected, used, developed, conserved, managed and controlled in ways which take into account amongst other factors. On 7 september 2012 the director general of water and environmental affairs published a notice inviting comments from the public and interested parties on the proposed national water resource strategy 2. S 1, 26, 41, 148, 163 amended by national water amendment act 45 of 1999 from 6 dec 1999. The water supply and sanitation act, 2009 arrangement of sections section ntle part i preliminary provisions 1. Water and sanitation, department of water en sanitasie, departement van department of water and sanitation no.
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