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

Chapter 14 : Monitoring, Assessment and Information

The objectives of national information systems are—

(a)	to store and provide data and information for the protection, sustainable use and management of water resources;

(b)	to provide information for the development and implementation of the national water resource strategy; and

(c)	to provide information to water management institutions, water users and the public—

(i) for research and development;

(ii) for planning and environment impact assessments;

(iii) for public safety and disaster management; and

(iv) on the status of water resources.