Surface water withdrawal
Water withdrawal systems

Having determined its needs, the water distributor must obtain authorization to draw water from the competent authorities (see article [C 4 190] Drinking water supply. Needs and resources in this treatise) in accordance with the 1992 Water Act, and in particular its implementing decrees 93-742 and 93-743 of March 29, 1993. The Water Agencies are involved in setting authorized abstraction rates, based on the hydrological regime of the...