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Rwanda water resources are under increasing pressure.
We need to use them efficiently, effectively and wisely if we want to build a
sustainable bright future for ourselves and upcoming generations.
In order to do this, we need to know how much water is used, by whom, and where.
Once we know this, we will be able to measure it against how much water is actually
available for use. In some areas we will then find that there is still extra water
that can be made available for use. In other areas we will find that there is
already more water being used than the water resources can provide without
considerable damage to the aquatic ecosystems.
The water Law n°49/2018 of 13/08/2018 Determining the Use and Management of Water Resources in Rwanda, gives the Rwanda Water Resources Board
the tools to gather the information that we need for the optimal management of our water resources.
The water permits system is one of these tools.
Why Water Permit?
- To manage water resources: To manage the water resources effectively and efficiently for optimal beneficial use of water for economic development of the country.
- To ensure fair share allocation: To be able to allocate water, the water resources managers must know both how much water is available, and how much is already being used.
- To protect the environment: water resources managers must ensure that water use is efficient, is well planned, and that pollution is reduced to a minimum. When allocating water resources for different uses, water resources managers have to make sure that water for environmental flow remains available.
Benefits of having a water permit
- Your water use promptly and correctly will improve your claim to lawful use established in accordance with water law and related regulations.
- You will not have to face prosecution for non-compliance.
- If you do not have a water permit you might lose your claim to use water.
- If you do not have a water permit, the water resources managers will not be aware of your use and your place (abstraction point) may be allocated to anyone because you are not known
- In case of shortage of water, you will have a priority over those who do not have a permit depending on priority order in water allocation.
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