What is a Water Use Licence?

All water uses according to the National Water Act (NWA)(Act 36 of 1998) need to be authorised and this is enforced by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). Section 21 of the NWA lists all water use activities that require a Water Use Licence and are subject to a Water Use Licence Application (WULA) process.

Unfortunately many farmers find themselves frustrated during the application process for a Water Use Licence. Detailed documentation is an integral part of any WULA and is largely part of submitting a complete and strong application for the success of an application.

Our experienced consultants at DamPro are happy to assist you with this daunting process which include the following:

DamPro provide detailed guidance for a WULA
Specialised Guidance

The process of submitting a WULA is lengthy and requires the submission of technical documents and reports, as well as specialist studies as determined by the DWS and depending on which water uses are triggered. Under normal circumstances, the submission of a WULA can take anything between three to six months (but can take longer as determined by various factors).

Our guidance and assistance can make a frustrating process run smoother.

DamPro draft detailed reports required for a Water Use Licence Application
Studies & Reports

This is required to determine how much water is needed per hectare per quaternary catchment. Based on this, specialist reports needs to be done.

Should water be abstracted from a river, a hydrology report is needed to determine the reserve available. Should water be abstracted from a borehole, a geo hydrological report is needed.

To support these reports we need to submit a water resource, water use report, brief description, Section 21 report, where we confirm we help the past racial discrimination population, dam design and method statement, should we apply for building of a dam, master layout plan to name just a few.

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Abstraction of Water from Dams, Rivers & Boreholes

If you are going to abstract water from a source such as a dam, river and/or a borehole, you need to submit drawings and technicalities from specialists. Explanations will be required on how it will work. Our dedicated team can assist with these requirements for the application.

Technical Reports are required for a WULA
Storage & Irrigation Protocols

If you are going to use storage and irrigation systems you need to submit drawings and technicalities from specialists. Explanations will be required on how it will work. Our experienced team can assist with these requirements for the application.

DamPro is happy to assist with Site Inspections during a Water Use Licence Application
Site Visits & Inspections

During Phase 2 of the application, DWS visits the farm to determine what relevant studies are required that needs to be done. Where river abstraction is involved we do Aquatic and Bio diversity studies. If there is wetlands, EIA studies is done. Section 21 G is also determined - this has to do with septic or French drains. All the water uses as submitted on the Ewuula system is confirmed.

Then Phase 3 is open to submit the specialist studies and to complete all the DW Forms with the technical specifications of the irrigation systems, crops planted, confirmation of the application name, pumps specifications, dam specifications, etc.

Dedicated to conclude a
Detailed Application

The expertise of DamPro consultants include existing registrations, current licenses, dam designs, designs of new developments (Master Layout Plan) and Section 33 Applications:

- GEO-Hydrological Studies
- Hydrological Studies
- Borehole Testing
- EIA Studies
- Verification of Water Rights
- Account Reconciliation
- Yearly WULA Audits

Contact DamPro to represent you during your Water Use Licence Application!

The process of a Water Use Licence Application explained
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