Service · Water-Use Authorisations
Water Use Licence Applications, General Authorisations & registration
Structured, professional support for the authorisation processes governing water use in South Africa — from screening through to submission and follow-up.
What we cover
A complete authorisation service line
- Water Use Licence Applications (WULA)
- General Authorisations (GA)
- Water-use registration
- Existing lawful water-use investigations
- Water-use compliance assessments
- Water-use licence amendments
- Assistance with water-use application submissions
- Section 21 water-use screening
- Groundwater abstraction authorisations
- Water storage authorisations
- Wastewater and discharge-related authorisations
- Assistance with regulatory correspondence and follow-ups
The applicable process depends on the nature, scale, location and impact of the proposed water use. Not every activity requires a Water Use Licence.
Section 21 water uses
Common water uses that may require authorisation
Taking water from a water resource
Storing water
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse
Engaging in a controlled activity
Discharging waste or water containing waste
Disposing of waste in a manner that may detrimentally impact on a water resource
Altering the bed, banks, course or characteristics of a watercourse
Removing, discharging or disposing of underground water
Provided for general information. Applicability is project-specific.
Documents typically required
What to gather before your enquiry
Property information
Title deed, SG diagram, locality plan, GPS coordinates.
Existing approvals
Prior licences, General Authorisations, registrations, correspondence.
Project details
Description of activity, proposed volumes, infrastructure and land use.
Specialist reports
Geohydrology, wetland delineation, aquatic assessments, where available.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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