Law No. 6 of 2006 concerning the Management of Groundwater Well Drilling.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Basic legislation Well sinking/boreholes Authorization/permit Potable water Water conservation zone Water quality standards Water supply Monitoring Irrigation Policy/planning

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force one month after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

This Law, consisting of 32 articles divided in IX Sections, aims at regulating groundwater well drilling operations in the Emirates' territory. It gives the Environmental Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) authority over issuing permits for groundwater wells, credited with putting a stop to uncontrolled drilling for family projects and illegal groundwater selling. EAD is also responsible for monitoring groundwater quality and quantity, regulating well-drilling activities and overall management of groundwa

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Website

www.ead.ae

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Resolution of the President of the Council Environment Department - Abu Dhabi No.(6) of 2007 issuing the executive regulations of Law No.(6) of 2006 concerning the Management of Groundwater Well Drilling.

Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 2007

Keyword: Well sinking/boreholes, Authorization/permit, Potable water, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Water supply, Monitoring, Irrigation, Policy/planning, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law No. 5 of 2016 concerning the Regulation of Groundwater in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 2016

Keyword: Groundwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Authorization/permit, Water abstraction, Pollution control, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX