What is the Upper Ruya Subcatchment Council?
The Upper Ruya Subcatchment Council (URSCC) is a statutory water management body established under the Water Act of 1998 (Chapter 20:24). It oversees the management of both surface and groundwater resources within the Upper Ruya catchment area, ensuring sustainable and equitable use
Is URSCC part of ZINWA?
No, URSCC operates independently under the Water Act of 1998. While it collaborates with the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA), it functions as a separate entity focused on localized water resource management
What are the roles of URSCC?
>Processing and recommending water use applications to the Catchment Council
>Monitoring water use and flows
>Resolving water-related conflicts
>Promoting catchment protection by monitoring and controlling degrading activities
>Conducting research and data collection on water resources
>Educating stakeholders on sustainable water use
>Collecting revenue related to water usage
>Monitoring water use and flows
>Resolving water-related conflicts
>Promoting catchment protection by monitoring and controlling degrading activities
>Conducting research and data collection on water resources
>Educating stakeholders on sustainable water use
>Collecting revenue related to water usage
Who must register with URSCC?
All individuals and entities utilizing water from boreholes, wells, dams, rivers, or any other sources within the Upper Ruya catchment area are required to register with URSCC
How do I register for groundwater use?
1.Obtain Authority to Drill:
Before drilling, acquire permission from URSCC.
2.Submit GW1 Form:
Complete the GW1 form, attach a hydrogeological site report, and submit it to our offices.
3.Post-Drilling – Apply for Abstraction Permit:
After successful drilling, fill out the GW4 form and submit it along with proof of property ownership.
4.Provide Drilling Report:
Submit a detailed drilling report to assist in hydrogeological assessments
Before drilling, acquire permission from URSCC.
2.Submit GW1 Form:
Complete the GW1 form, attach a hydrogeological site report, and submit it to our offices.
3.Post-Drilling – Apply for Abstraction Permit:
After successful drilling, fill out the GW4 form and submit it along with proof of property ownership.
4.Provide Drilling Report:
Submit a detailed drilling report to assist in hydrogeological assessments
How do I apply for surface water use?
1.Initial Consultation:
Write to URSCC detailing the intended water source, purpose, duration, and estimated volume of abstraction.
2.Site Inspection:
URSSC officials will inspect the proposed site to assess feasibility.
3.Application Submission:
If approved, you will be guided on completing the appropriate surface water abstraction form.
Write to URSCC detailing the intended water source, purpose, duration, and estimated volume of abstraction.
2.Site Inspection:
URSSC officials will inspect the proposed site to assess feasibility.
3.Application Submission:
If approved, you will be guided on completing the appropriate surface water abstraction form.
Why should I register my water use?
Compliance with legal requirements under the Water Act of 1998
>Ensures equitable allocation of water resources
>Provides protection against unauthorized water use activities
>Reduces potential water use disputes
>Grants access to water resources through official permits
>Ensures equitable allocation of water resources
>Provides protection against unauthorized water use activities
>Reduces potential water use disputes
>Grants access to water resources through official permits
What are the possible offenses under URSCC regulations?
>Unregistered use of ground or surface water
>Interfering with URSCC officers during their duties
>Tampering with dam outlets or valves without authority
>Failure to renew expired permits
>Drilling boreholes or constructing dams without prior approval
>Exceeding permitted water abstraction quantities
>Altering the flow of public streams without consent
>Inefficient or wasteful use of water resources
>Defaulting on levy payments
>Interfering with URSCC officers during their duties
>Tampering with dam outlets or valves without authority
>Failure to renew expired permits
>Drilling boreholes or constructing dams without prior approval
>Exceeding permitted water abstraction quantities
>Altering the flow of public streams without consent
>Inefficient or wasteful use of water resources
>Defaulting on levy payments