NWA proposed regulation

Proposed Regulations for the Protection and Management of Groundwater Resources, 2025 were published by GG.  Kwanalu and AgriSA have reviewed the GG and made inputs; matters of constitutional and administrative law amongst etc. have been identified.  Kwanalu continue to monitor water related policy closely.

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The purpose of these Regulations is to—

(a)        identify and control certain activities related to the drilling of boreholes to ensure the protection of groundwater resources;

(b)        set general and specific requirements, practises and standards for drilling and management of aquifers and boreholes;

(c)        improve data and information management to better manage groundwater resources through the following:

(i)         the registration of geosites for all existing and new groundwater users;

(ii)        the registration of information for drillers and pump installers;

(iii)       the capturing of borehole drilling information and geosites information; and

(iv)       the capturing of geohydrological information and reports.

(d)        streamline the SANS standards for groundwater management, drilling and pump testing; and

(e)        ensure that groundwater is managed in a sustainable manner.