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

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

1. The taking of Water from a Water Resource and Storage of Water

1.9 Precautionary practices
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1)The registered user must ensure that any dam complies with the requirements of Chapter 12 of the National Water Act.

 

2)The registered user must follow acceptable construction, maintenance and operational practices to ensure the consistent, effective and safe performance of the abstraction and storage of water.

 

3)Where water is stored in a watercourse, the registered user must take reasonable measures to ensure that the movement of aquatic species is not prevented, including those species which normally migrate through the watercourse.