South African farmers need water licenses to legally extract water from natural sources like rivers, dams, or underground reservoirs.
The Department of Water and Sanitation regulates this process to manage water use and ensure farmers do not deplete these vital resources. Water licenses are crucial for preventing over-extraction, maintaining water quality, and promoting sustainable farming practices.
Especially in water-scarce areas, these licenses grant farmers access to larger water sources which are essential for irrigation.
With climate change and population growth placing extra pressure on South Africa’s water resources, acquiring a water license is more important than ever. By complying with regulations, farmers can avoid fines or water usage restrictions while ensuring long-term agricultural productivity.
For farmers unsure of where to start, Irrigation Survey and Design offers the help they need.
Your license to legal water
Irrigation Survey and Design has more than seventeen years of experience and specialises in obtaining water licenses for South African farmers. These licenses are essential for managing water resources for agricultural purposes according to state regulations. Their expertise ensures sustainable water management and helps farmers comply with legal requirements and optimise irrigation resources.
Founded in 1999, the company has been involved in large-scale irrigation systems, equipment supply, and turnkey projects. Their work extends across borders, with clients in countries such as Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Zambia. With more than ten years of experience in Water Use License Applications (WULA), Irrigation Survey and Design is more than capable of supporting farmers and promoting sustainable water use in agriculture.
Some of the services they offer include:
- Water use license applications at the Department of Water and Sanitation
- Environmental impact studies
- Deforestation permits
- Geo-hydrology services, such as borehole tests and preparing geo-hydrological reports
- Dam design and classification
- DWS account reconciliations
- Agricultural development designs
- 1:100-year flood line determinations
- Historical water usage analysis
Contact information
For more details, e-mail info@irrigationsurveyanddesign.co.za, or call (+27)74-446-4342. Visit their website at www.irrigationsurveyanddesign.co.za, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ISD.PTY.Ltd.
