WATER PERMITS DIVISION
MAIN FUNCTIONS:
- Develop criteria for permitting based on water balances and efficiency;
- Assess and issue the permits to different users of water resources;
- Monitor compliance with the requirements specified in the water use permits;
- Suspend or revoke a water resources use permit in case the holder does not respect legal provisions;
- Levy water resources usage charges and impose administrative fines provided for by laws.
WATER PERMITS ARE ISSUED:
- To manage water resources
- To ensure equitable allocation
- To protect the environment
- To enable cost recovery of water resources investment