Solutions

• Water Use Authorisations (WULAs, GAs & ELUs)

• Water Billing Enquiries

• Transfers of Water Rights

• Property Screening for Water Rights

• Borehole Testing

• Geohydrological Assessments

• Dam Engineering Designs

• Dam Safety Evaluations

• Storm Water Management Plans(SWMPs)

• Soil Suitability Assessments

• Crop Water Requirement Calculations

• Wetland & Biodiversity Assessments

• Geospatial Analysis & Map Creation

• Floodline Delineation

• Environmental Authorisation Applications(EAs)

• Section 24G Rectification Applications

• Integrated Water & Waste Water Management Plans(IWWMPs)

Frequently asked questions

What is a Water Use Authorisation?

The National Water Act (NWA) (Act No 36 of 1998) recognises that water is a scarce and unevenly distributed national asset that belongs to the people of South Africa and provides the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) with the mandate to protect, use, develop, conserve, manage and control the country's water resources in an integrated manner.

The NWA therefore provides the legal basis upon which to develop tools and the means to effect this mandate. One of the means is the authorisation of water use as defined in Chapter 4 of the NWA.

Are there different types of Water Use Authorisations?

Yes, there are three types of Water Use Authorisations namely: Water Use License, General Authorisation, and Existing Lawful Use.

Why do I need a Water Use License?

• To protect water resources

• To facilitate social and economic development

• To protect aquatic and associated ecosystems and their biological diversity

• To meet international obligations

• It can increase your property value significantly.

I am looking to buy a farm, can you determine if there are water rights?

Yes, we can assess the current status of the water use activities on the property.

If I want to start a mining operation, what authorisations do I need?

A Mineral Right, an Environmental Authorisation and a Water Use Authorisation at least.

I am not sure what authorisations I require and how to start the process?

Contact us for a free consultation and we will gladly develop a tailored environmental strategy designed specifically for your operational requirements.

More about us

To be a trusted partner in advancing sustainable development and water stewardship that benefits both people and the environment.

To simplify environmental compliance while promoting water stewardship, environmental protection, and sustainable economic growth throughout South Africa.

Sustainability: We promote responsible water use and environmental management that protects natural resources for future generations.

Integrity: We conduct our work with honesty, transparency, and accountability in every project and stakeholder engagement.

Community Commitment: We value the wellbeing of communities and aim to create positive environmental and social outcomes through our work.

Excellence: We deliver high-quality, science-based solutions grounded in technical expertise and regulatory knowledge.

Collaboration: We believe sustainable outcomes are achieved through respectful partnerships with clients, regulators, communities, and specialists.

Innovation: We embrace practical and forward-thinking approaches to environmental management and water governance.

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